Brands

Amazon scams

Reviewed reports that use Amazon's name. Amazon does not send surprise gift-card prizes by text or ad.

• Free Amazon or Walmart gift-card ad that never pays
  Fake shop — Ads using Amazon or Walmart's name promise a free gift card, then show a fake code and a 'verify you are human' loop. The loop pushes surveys, app installs, or paid phone subscriptions, and there is no real card.