Free Gifts and Surveys Scam
We all like a free gift and don't mind answering a few questions. Some surveys might be legitimate but some like the ones on this page have warnings (Red flags) that they might not be genuine and responding to them might put yourself at risk.
E-Mail received:
Date: 13/06/2025, 09:46
From: Survey about Argos 4IfRdm8awy@artbyamypaul.com
To: [Name and email address redacted]
Reply to: hello@mk.ipinfo.io
Subject: ***SPAM*** Don’t Miss Out: Major Rewards Ending!
Notes: Why would Argos the major consumer goods retailer be using an email address from the artbyamypaul.com designer website?
The click through link is https://storage.googleapis.com/newusjjeryy/uktefalliink.htm which is suspicious from the use of the googleapis.com, a domain primarily used by Google to host its various APIs and services. Finally the inclusion of a ip tracking beacon way below the advert and the reply to address which signifies an ip data collecting website makes you wonder.
The small print unsubscribe link is deceptive taking you to the same address as the GET STARTED link.
A further email was received from Argos Priority Notification noreply@infinityfree.com, same free gift offer with the click through link https://storage.googleapis.com/newusjjeryy/uktefalliink2.htm, most likely the same scammers.
Recommendation: Delete the email.
Further emails received:
Date: 03/09/2025, 03:43
From: Admiral Survey Reward contact@13prods.fr
To: [Name and email address redacted]
List ID: OTA5NjMzMS0xNDU0Mi0z OTA5NjMzMS0xNDU0Mi0z.list-id.mailin.fr
Subject: ***SPAM*** Immediate Action Needed: Claim Your Reward Before It Expires!
Notes: Sender email address a french domain: 13prods.fr, a film production company not someone who would be giving gifts related to insurance.
The click through link is https://storage.googleapis.com/newusjjeryy/ukadmiralliink11.htm which is suspicious from the use of the googleapis.com, a domain primarily used by Google to host its various APIs and services.
Further Admiral gift email received 10th Sept 2025 from Admiral Status Update On Survey bensbites@substack.com with a click through address: https://storage.googleapis.com/newusjjeryy/ukadmiralliink14.htm
Recommendation: Delete the email.
Date: 03/09/2025, 23:13
From: Your IKEA Gift Inside contact@13prods.fr
To: [Name and email address redacted]
List ID: OTA5NjMzMS0xNDU0Mi0z OTA5NjMzMS0xNDU0Mi0z.list-id.mailin.fr
Subject: ***SPAM*** Don’t Miss Out: Major Rewards Ending!
Notes: Sender email address a french domain: 13prods.fr, a film production company not someone who would be giving gifts related to insurance.
The click through link is https://storage.googleapis.com/newusjjeryy/ukikealiink6.htm which is suspicious from the use of the googleapis.com, a domain primarily used by Google to host its various APIs and services.
Recommendation: Delete the email.
A further email was received offering an IKEA saucepan set this time from IKEA Survey Reward noreply@3hcloud.com with the click through address: https://storage.googleapis.com/newusjjeryy/ukikealiink7.htm
Date: 05/09/2025, 02:37
From: Your Lancome Beauty Box Is Waiting noreply@infinityfree.com
To: [Name and email address redacted]
Subject: ***SPAM*** Critical: Verify Your Details Now
Notes: Sender email address: infinityfree.com, an email address asociated with a free hosting provider.
The click through link is https://storage.googleapis.com/newusjjeryy/ukbbliink22.htm which is suspicious from the use of the googleapis.com, a domain primarily used by Google to host its various APIs and services. Notice also the similarity with previous click-through links.
Recommendation: Delete the email.
Date: 05/09/2025, 03:21
From: New Message about Shein noreply@infinityfree.com
To: [Name and email address redacted]
Subject: ***SPAM*** Act Now: Limited Spots Left for Exclusive Savings!
Notes: Sender email address: infinityfree.com, an email address asociated with a free hosting provider, previously used.
The click through link is https://storage.googleapis.com/newusjjeryy/uksheinliiink8.htm which is suspicious from the use of the googleapis.com, a domain primarily used by Google to host its various APIs and services. Notice also the similarity with previous click-through links.
Recommendation: Delete the email.
Date: 06/09/2025, 03:54
From: Important Update about Halfords Survey noreply@3hcloud.com
To: [Name and email address redacted]
Subject: ***SPAM*** Don’t Wait! Your Offer Expires in Hours
Notes: Sender email address: noreply@3hcloud.com. 3hcloud is a cloud "provider" not sure they would be engaging in emails for tool kits.
The click through link is https://storage.googleapis.com/newusjjeryy/ukhalfrdlinnk4.htm which is suspicious from the use of the googleapis.com, a domain primarily used by Google to host its various APIs and services. Notice also the similarity with previous click-through links.
Recommendation: Delete the email.
Date: 06/09/2025, 04:26
From: You’ve Earned a Fire Safety Kit! noreply@3hcloud.com
To: [Name and email address redacted]
Subject: ***SPAM*** Final Notice: Claim Your Prize Before It's Gone!
Notes: Sender email address: noreply@3hcloud.com. 3hcloud is a cloud "provider" not sure they would be engaging in emails for fire extinguishers. It would be unusual to receive so many free offers within a short period of time from the same address. There are also spelling mistakes in the email.
The click through link is https://storage.googleapis.com/newusjjeryy/ukhalfrdlinnk4.htm which is suspicious from the use of the googleapis.com, a domain primarily used by Google to host its various APIs and services. Notice also the similarity with previous click-through links.
Recommendation: Delete the email.
Date: 10/09/2025, 02:51
From: Participate with John Lewis bensbites@substack.com
To: [Name and email address redacted]
Subject: ***SPAM*** Exclusive Access Ends Soon – Don’t Miss Out!
Notes: Click through link: https://storage.googleapis.com/newusjjeryy/uklenovoliink2.htm
Recommendation: Delete the email.
Further reading:
Fake Prizes and Customer Surveys: 6 Telltale Signs You’re Dealing With a Scam
10 Online Survey Scams and What They Hope You’ll Fall For
How Online Survey Scams Work and 7 Ways to Spot Them
Warning over 'Argos' air fryer scam which steals card details and empties bank accounts
Admiral Group - Latest fraud warnings Free ‘car emergency kit’ scam
IKEA - Beware of fake campaigns
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