The word "scam" is strong. In the strictest legal sense, many of these sites operate in a grey area. They might have a tiny disclaimer at the bottom stating that they are not affiliated with the brands displayed (like Apple or Sony) and that "participation required."

However, to the average user hoping for a birthday gift or a windfall, the experience feels like a scam. Why? Because of deceptive advertising. The promise (A free PS5) is not aligned with the reality (You must sign up for 10 offers and refer 5 friends to maybe get a chance to win).

In the industry, this is known as "Incentivized Affiliate Marketing." It’s a numbers game. For every 10,000 people who enter their email address, the site owner makes a profit from the ad revenue. They might give away one console to keep the operation looking legitimate, but the system is designed to profit from the losers, not reward the participants.

Many users report completing 20+ tasks, only to be told “You need 3 more points” or “Offer not credited.”

If it is free for participants, how do they keep the lights on?


When a YouTuber with 10,000 subscribers wants to run a "Like, Share, and Comment to Win" contest, managing entries manually is a nightmare. MyGiveaway automates this. It verifies if a participant actually followed the influencer on Instagram, commented on the post, or subscribed to their YouTube channel. Once the time is up, the platform randomly selects a winner and notifies them via email.

While the platform is legal, the creators using it may not be. Here is where you must be vigilant:

Verdict: MyGiveaway.me is a neutral tool. It is legitimate software. However, 90% of the "scam" reports come from bad actors abusing the platform, not the platform itself.