We had a FREEBIE this morning that came into question on if it was legitimate or not.
So I thought this would be a great time to go over some information on grabbing FREEBIES.
Many people still believe you can't get something for free. To a certain extent that is true, for anything they ask some form of information, whether it's just a name and address to send your product to you, or a long questionnaire.
It's your information and these days information is sometimes as important as money.
And it's up to you to decide if what you give out is worth what you are getting. Almost all companies give out freebies in some way, large corporations and small startups. Some of the best freebies can come from new sites and companies.
They provide you with a sample of their products; you try it, and possibly become a future customer.
When you are taking advantage of these FREEBIES here are a few steps you need to take:
1. As a general rule on the internet, you should never give out your credit card information. Some situations like a daily deal site referral credit freebie, you still need to use a credit card to confirm. If you need to use a credit card to grab a FREEBIE never use you personal card. I always use a prepaid card with a very low balance on it.
2. Unless you are prepared for a phone call, don't fill out a form that asks for your phone number. Remember, if they ask for it, you assume they will use it. (there are services available that will give you a phone number that will take the caller to a voice mail for you)
3. If you are like my husband and can't stand junk mail, in your personal e-mail, create a separate e-mail account just for freebies. This way you won't miss any free opportunities and you don't lose track of friends and family.
4. Always read the Terms of Use/Terms of Service/Conditions, etc.
5. Be very careful about popups, generally they do not apply to the freebie you were originally trying to get. If one comes up that isn't associated with the FREEBIE just exit out of it.
In the end, it's your info, never blindly sign up for things without deciding whether the cost is worth it.
Myself and the Mamas Spot community will always be here to help and lookout for each other, so if you know of a great freebie SHARE IT and if you know of a possible scam SHARE IT!
There are tons of great opportunities out there for us to grab we just need to be smart about it! 
