The PS4 Tester Scam

Have you seen a photo online claiming to need testers for the Playstation 4? It is a scam. Read on for details.

PS4 Scam

This is very similar to the iPad tester scams we reported on last year. Here’s how it operates:

First, a fake Sony Facebook page is set up. Then they drop a graphic online with a caption such as:

Sony needs testers for the new PlayStation 4. You will get to keep the new PS4 after you’ve tested it.

If you want to be a tester for the new PS4 just share this photo and like our page.
Enter your shipping info -> http://www.sony-gift.com/

We will contact the winners through Facebook.

People will be chosen completely at random!
~ Sony

Keep in mind that sony-gift.com was created the same day this article is being written and is not endorsed by Sony. After this one is shut down, they will use other, similar domains to keep the scam going.

One you arrive at this website (which is forwarded to GizmoDepot.us), you’ll find that this “PS4 tester” lie is nothing more than a facade for a “rewards” program, which requires you and two friends to sign up for all sorts of stuff that you don’t want such as credit cards. All of you must remain signed up in order to get the final gift – which no one will receive. You also give those running this “offer” – and their partners – permission to hound you with telemarketing calls.

Take a look at the details of this so-called “rewards” program:

SUMMARY OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. To receive the reward you must: 1) be a U.S. resident at least 18 years of age or older; 2) register with valid information; 3) complete the following reward offers: 1 Featured offer, 1 Silver offer, 2 Gold offers, and 6 Platinum offers (Available reward offers will vary. Some reward offers require a purchase. Credit card offers may require you to activate the card by making a purchase, transferring a balance or taking a cash advance. Click on the following links to go directly to the reward offer pages: Featured Offers, Silver Offers, Gold Offers, Platinum Offers); 4) refer 2 unique households that also complete the program requirements; and 5) follow the redemption instructions. All program requirements must be completed within 60 days of the date of registration. Please read the Terms & Conditions for complete program details. Your information will be shared with our marketing partners.

Ridiculous Terms

Their terms also state that they can substitute gifts whenever they want, and they don’t have to be of equal value to the one you expect.

123 Click, Inc. may also add or remove any product or service listed as a reward at any time. If 123 Click, Inc. replaces a reward, the new reward may not be of equal value.

Also, if you sign up and change your mind, there is no way to cancel: There is no way to cancel an account. If you no longer wish to remain a part of this website, you should refrain from accessing your account.

Bottom Line

These rewards programs include so many rules that it is virtually impossible to complete them. There is no PS4 to be had, and this is a complete scam, not endorsed by Sony in any way. Liking or sharing photos like this only help spread scams further. If you see someone sharing these tester scams, drop a link to this article to set them straight!

Below is a screenshot of where you’ll end up if you believe that you may become a PS4 tester. Notice that it says “Participation Required” – which means, there is no PS4 to test.