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Getting freebies is fun and easy – when you do it right!

First, thanks so much for stopping by!  Check out the “About us” page for more info about us.  In short, we scour the web to find freebies to share with our fans.

Most importantly… Have fun!! :)

What if I already signed up for a Fake Freebie?

What to do if you've signed up for a Fake Freebie?

Most fake freebies are more-or-less harmless. If they're just trying to get your info or have you sign up so they get paid, the worst that can happen is you'll get a lot of spam. I recommend having a secondary email account & phone number to use for signing up for freebies.  Learn more in this Getting Started FAQ (Is it safe to give out my phone number for Freebies? and How do I avoid a lot of Spam in my Email?)

And for those freebies you're just not sure about, you can use a mailinator email account that was created especially to fight spam. Learn more in this Getting Started FAQ (How do I avoid a lot of Spam in my Email?)

If you've signed up for a freebie that we've deemed malicious, malware or viruses may have been loaded on your computer.  Run a scan with a good antivirus program and/or a malware fighter such as Malwarebytes Antimalware.   They have a free version that works fine and will remove threats on your computer.  And be sure you have a good antivirus program whenever you're connected to any network, including the internet!  A nice, free antivirus program I've used a lot is Avast.  They have a paid version but I've never used it. Learn more in this Getting Started FAQ (How do I avoid a lot of Spam in my Email?)

If you've signed up for an offer on Facebook, you may want to remove the app so they can't access your profile or post on your behalf.

I’m just starting and I haven’t gotten anything. Is this real?

Yes it is!  But don't take our word for it!  Our fans share the freebies they've received with us all the time, so check out our fans' photos on Facebook.  It's real. :)

If you're just getting started, be sure to review how to effectively request freebies. We post offers to freebies - we don't give things away.  Leaving your address in comments on GimmieFreebies will not get you anything.  You need to click the hyperlinks in each offer and request from the company who is hosting the giveaway.  GimmieFreebies isn't giving stuff away, we're finding stuff that others are giving.  You can then decide which things you want, and request them.

Most freebies take at least 3 weeks to arrive. Some come faster and some may take even longer. Some can take up to 6 months or more!  But, once they do start arriving, you'll start getting free things in your mailbox every single day.  It's like every day is your birthday! :)  Don't get discouraged if you haven't received anything right away!  Keep on plugging away and soon you'll be swimming in great free stuff.

Not good at waiting?  We totally understand that!  Check out the free things you can get in stores and on the forum for instant freebie gratification.

What’s the Best way to stay SAFE online?

  • Don't fall for phishing attempts (malicious websites created to steal your private information) or spammers. Follow GimmieFreebies! We personally verify the legitimacy of every single offer we post. It takes a lot more time, but we feel it's worth it to protect our friends. If in doubt, check the Gimmie's Big List of Fake Freebies to Avoid.
  • Set up and use an Alternate Email address. Check out GMail to set up a free email address to use specifically for freebie offers. That way your personal email box won't be cluttered with offers!!
  • Use a disposable email for questionable sites. For those offers you're just not sure are legit, check out Mailinator - a disposable email address that will ensure you won't get spammed.  Another option is 10 Minute Mail. Double check a freebie's credibility against our Fake Freebie alerts, so you never get sucked into something that isn't legit.  We work hard to bring you the MOST freebies... including the ones others share that you should avoid!
  • Set up and use an Alternate Phone Number. Check out Google Voice to set up a free phone number to use in forms, so you don't have to use your home number!
  • Get a good anti-virus program and keep it updated!  I personally like Avast. They have a free version and a paid version, but I've never used the paid version.
  • Get a good anti-malware program, run it regularly and keep it updated! I personally like Malwarebytes Antimalware. And, of course, it's free

How can I stay connected to GimmieFreebies?

Find us on Facebook to get the BEST offers first!  Some things are very limited, so being a fan means you won't miss the best offers!

Want even more? Follow us on Twitter where we post EVERYTHING we find!

Free daily email club, called The GimmiEclub, which is delivered HOT and fresh each morning and that includes the top offers on GimmieFreebies.  Nothing quite as nice as getting a bunch of free stuff over morning coffee!

We're also on Google+, Digg, Klout, Pinterest and Reclip-It!

Get a Gimmie button! With Google toolbar you can add a GimmieFreebies button to instantly connect to see the last 10 offers we've posted! Click here to install. When prompted, click add.  It's a quick & easy way to see the last 10 offers posted on GimmieFreebies in a drop-down box, or you can quickly get to our site by clicking the button (circled in picture)!

What’s the best way to get in on all the best offers?

Stay tuned to GimmieFreebies, of course! We share all the BEST freebies that we've personally confirmed as legitimate - so you can be safe online.

Use an Autofill Program. Google toolbar has an Autofill feature, and Roboform has a free version with autofill capabilities. Autofill is a must for freebie hunters.  Just set it, and fill out your freebie forms with 1-click.  Imagine not having to type your name, address, city, state, zip, phone, etc.,  every time!  Note: they don't work on all forms, some forms require additional info and may have questions you need to answer. But, it sure is a time saver!  Roboform tends to work on more forms than Google Toolbar's Autofill feature.  Roboform has a paid version, but you probably don't need it.

Is it safe to give out my phone number for Freebies?

Probably, but we recommend that you set up and use an Alternate Phone Number. Check out Google Voice to set up a free phone number to use in forms, so you don't have to use your home number!

How do I avoid a lot of Spam in my Email?

Set up and use an Alternate Email address. Check out GMail to set up a free email address to use specifically for freebie offers. That way your personal email box won't be cluttered with offers!!

Use a disposable email for questionable sites. For those offers you're just not sure are legit, check out Mailinator - a disposable email address that will ensure you won't get spammed.  Another option is 10 Minute Mail. Double check a freebie's credibility against our Fake Freebie alerts, so you never get sucked into something that isn't legit.  We work hard to bring you the MOST freebies... including the ones others share that you should avoid!

Free Email Alerts: Join the GimmiEclub

Free daily email club, called The GimmiEclub, which is delivered HOT and fresh each morning!  It includes all of the top offers on GimmieFreebies.  Nothing quite as nice as getting a bunch of free stuff over morning coffee!

Where do I find Free Stuff?

Visit our main site GimmieFreebies.com and forums gimmiefreebies.com/forum for the hottest, freshest freebies anywhere! And of course, you can find us on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter (see upper right of any page to connect with us).

On our main site:

  1. You can browse by category using the menu bar under our logo on main site. See it up there? It says Home, Coupons, Freebies, Make Money, MomSpeak – The Blog, Reviews & Giveaways, and Save Money.
  2. Or, use the search box in upper, right. Or, just page through the hundreds of offers available.


On our forums:

  • FREEBIES - The latest, freshest, hottest FREE offers available anywhere
  • In Store deals using coupons, sales and a lot of ingenuity to get things free in your local stores! gimmiefreebies.com/InStoreFreebies
  • Coupons - find the hottest printables and store coupons gimmiefreebies.com/couponforum
  • Rewards Programs - from mail-in rebates to real, legitimate ways to get rewarded online gimmiefreebies.com/rewards
  • Fake Freebies to Avoid – we even research the ones you should watch out for! Some free offers aren’t legitimate. You won’t get a freebie, and you may be opening yourself up for a lot of spam – or worse. gimmiefreebies.com/fake
  • Member-submitted Freebies
  • Member Referral and Requests for votes, likes, etc.
  • The latest, freshest, hottest FREE offers available anywhere
  • In Store deals using coupons, sales and a lot of ingenuity to get things free in your local stores! gimmiefreebies.com/InStoreFreebies
  • Coupons - find the hottest printables and store coupons gimmiefreebies.com/couponforum
  • Rewards Programs - from mail-in rebates to real, legitimate ways to get rewarded online gimmiefreebies.com/rewards
  • Fake Freebies – we even research the ones you should watch out for! Some free offers aren’t legitimate. You won’t get a freebie, and you may be opening yourself up for a lot of spam – or worse. http://gimmiefreebies.com/fake-freebie-list/
  • If scroll to the bottom of this page, you’ll see a list of the latest forum posts – it’s your expressway to the freshest freebies!


14 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Pam Kissel says:

    I cannot get a validation email….always an error….what to do to correct this?

  2. Gimmie says:

    Are you trying to join the GimmiEclub?

  3. Lisa M says:

    I get emails regarding free bee stuff but it says my username does not exist. What am i suppose to do

  4. Gimmie says:

    Signing up for the emails is through Google Feedburner. Signing up for this website is different, so you’ll need to sign up again if you want. Please note: you can use the website without signing up. :)

  5. Sandra says:

    This is an exciting and fun way to get feedbacik oon products.I’ll certainly be taking advantage of every product relative too me and the life of my family. This seems to be constructed for the consmer in a friendly way. I look forward to doing business with the various companies.

  6. RACHEL LAYER says:

    How do i vote for you?

  7. letting u know that u can get a free sample of breathright stripe at breathright.com

  8. Gimmie says:

    Thanks! Be sure to use the search box in upper right corner of page to search. That’s a great offer we shared a while back. :)

  9. Hopefully i did this rite.

  10. Mari Dinger says:

    I WANT TO WIN! :)

  11. Sandi Robertson says:

    Boomshakalakalaka! I want to win these coupons…….Gimme Gimme Freebies…….

  12. voucher codes tesco
    Do you have a Twitter handle I could follow?

  13. CHERYL DURHAM says:

    I CANT GET ANYTHING FROM THIS SITE .THEY HAVE NICE STUFF ,CAN ANYONE HELP ME

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