[header] How to tell when free stuff is a scam [title] Look for the company's main website. [step] Most businesses offering free stuff are doing so to promote their website. If there is no main site then chances are the company does not exist and this could be a phishing scam. 
[title] Find the " about us " page for the company. [step] If they have an address and phone number, cross reference those with online phone books and google maps.