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FreebieJeebies is a site which shows its users how to get things for free. The method used is for them to obtain referrals from others and then they will receive free gifts. Some of those users do that by using online groups like ours to scam members to click on their links through offering items in messages and then directing them to FreebieJeebies.  
FreebieJeebies is a site that shows its users how to get things for free, by getting referrals from others in return for free gifts. Some of those users have tried to exploit online groups like ours to get referrals, offering items in messages and then directing repliers to FreebieJeebies.


The [[FCModSpammers]] administrators have talked to FreebieJeebies (August 2010). They have stated that doing the above is in breach of sections V.(c) and > V.(h) of their Terms and Conditions [http://gifts.freebiejeebies.co.uk/conditions.htm], but that they have no fully automated method that the ModPlugin spamadmins can currently use to submit them. However, they have provided the following information:  
The FCModSpammers administrators contacted FreebieJeebies about this in August 2010. FreebieJeebies confirmed that doing the above breaches sections V.(c) and V.(h) of their Terms and Conditions (http://www.freebiejeebies.co.uk/conditions.htm), and that at the time they had no fully automated method for moderators to report it. However, they provided the following process:


If a scammer is found, forward them a copy of the post made, together with the referral link which is either in the post or returned by the auto-responder, to [mailto:support@freebiejeebies.co.uk support@freebiejeebies.co.uk]. They will then close the persons account as a breach of the T+Cs, losing them any credit they may have earned, and preventing them from gaining further credit.  
If you find a scammer, forward them a copy of the post made, together with the referral link - which is either in the post or returned by the auto-responder - to [mailto:support@freebiejeebies.co.uk support@freebiejeebies.co.uk]. They will then close the person's account for breaching their T&Cs, removing any credit they've earned and preventing them from gaining further credit.


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Latest revision as of 12:00, 17 July 2026

FreebieJeebies is a site that shows its users how to get things for free, by getting referrals from others in return for free gifts. Some of those users have tried to exploit online groups like ours to get referrals, offering items in messages and then directing repliers to FreebieJeebies.

The FCModSpammers administrators contacted FreebieJeebies about this in August 2010. FreebieJeebies confirmed that doing the above breaches sections V.(c) and V.(h) of their Terms and Conditions (http://www.freebiejeebies.co.uk/conditions.htm), and that at the time they had no fully automated method for moderators to report it. However, they provided the following process:

If you find a scammer, forward them a copy of the post made, together with the referral link - which is either in the post or returned by the auto-responder - to support@freebiejeebies.co.uk. They will then close the person's account for breaching their T&Cs, removing any credit they've earned and preventing them from gaining further credit.

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