Is the offer of a $750 Kroger gift card for answering a few questions after following a link on Facebook legitimate? No, that's not true: The link for the supposed offer does not go to the Kroger website. The terms and conditions for this supposed "gift card" require users to complete a certain number of so-called "deals," which usually require paid participation or a paid subscription." The website has a disclaimer saying its supposed offer is "not endorsed-sponsored by this brand."
The claim appeared in a post (archived here) on Facebook on July 25, 2024. It said:
My mоther was forced to step down from her managerial job at Krоgerand said everyone should know this secret...
aparently, most people can fill out a quick survey and receive hundreds of dollars in vouchers at Krоger . This is part of their strategy to expand the brand.She mentioned that this link is mostly shared among employees, so not many people are aware of it. I personally tried it and received $750️to spend at my local store , and it only took about 30 seconds!
I'll leave the link she sent me belоw if you want to try it too!They only give a few of these vocuhers out daily, so don't wait, tap Learn More and get yours now.
This is what the post looked like on Facebook at the time of writing:
(Source: Facebook screenshot taken on Mon Oct 14 18:18:08 2024 UTC)
The post making the claim did not connect to the official Kroger website but to the website (archived here) globalrewardprogram.com, which offered a chance at winning a $750 gift card that bears an image of the Kroger logo.
The website offering the vouchers has a page (archived here) containing a disclaimer stating at the bottom of the card that it's not endorsed or sponsored by Kroger:
(Source: Facebook screenshot taken on Mon Oct 14 18:18:08 2024 UTC)
After answering the questions, users are directed to the website rewardsgiantusa.com (archived here), which states there are yet more requirements to receive $750 toward shopping at Kroger:
*UPON COMPLETION OF PURCHASE & PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
Trade names or rights associated with all brands on this site are the property of their respective owners and are not affiliated with this promotion.
The link to the terms and conditions (archived here) of the website explains there is a paid participation or paid subscription to receive the reward. It also seeks personal information:
How the Rewards Program Works. To qualify for a Reward, you must: (1) be a U.S. resident, 18 years of age or older; (2) provide accurate registration information (including your name and contact information, i.e., valid residential, phone number and/or email addresses), and (3) COMPLETE THE REQUIRED NUMBER AND LEVELS OF DEALS WHICH REFERS TO A GROUP OF DEALS ('LEVELS'), WHICH USUALLY REQUIRE PAID PARTICIPATION OR PAID SUBSCRIPTION, within a sixty-day period that commences on the date that you complete your first Deal.
Lead Stories contacted Kroger for comment and will update this fact check if it responds.
The official kroger.com website has a fraud prevention page (archived here) warning against similar scams involving gift cards:
One common scam includes a caller asking for payment by having you purchase a gift card and give them the details. If you think a gift card is a strange way to pay, that's because it is. Wiring money leaves a paper trail, whereas giving gift card details over the phone does not. Consumers should only purchase gift cards as gifts, not payments. If someone insists you pay with a gift card, it's a scam.
Lead Stories previously reported that false online promotions use famous brand names, such as Aldi and Shein, to trick people into handing over their personal information.
Additional Lead Stories fact checks concerning claims about gift cards can be found here.
