Free Dunkin’ donuts dozen box?

December 2017, social media began promising a free dunking donuts dozen box if completed a short survey. But the links which shared this were widely common online scams. Some people with virus protection tried to access it but they got warnings shortly after clicking the link. A representative for Dunkin’ Donuts wrote on the company’s official Facebook page that the online “free dozen” coupon is not one offered by the chain:

There are many Facebook coupon scams operating in the same manner, and the problem has been present for years. In 2014, the Better Business Bureau issued guidelines warning specifically of identical scams on Facebook targeting shoppers: “Don’t believe what you see. It’s easy to steal the colors, logos and header of an established organization. Scammers can also make links look like they lead to legitimate websites and emails appear to come from a different sender.

Legitimate businesses do not ask for credit card numbers or banking information on customer surveys. If they do ask for personal information, like an address or email, be sure there’s a link to their privacy policy.

When in doubt, do a quick web search. If the survey is a scam, you may find alerts or complaints from other consumers. The organization’s real website may have further information.

Watch out for a reward that’s too good to be true. If the survey is real, you may be entered in a drawing to win a gift card or receive a small discount off your next purchase. Few businesses can afford to give away $50 gift cards for completing a few questions. “

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