First off, I’m not saying this program is a scam. “Studies” have shown that people do get their iPods. What I am presenting here are the hidden costs involved, which is how they make over $250+ to pay for your iPod.

The most obvious issue is spam, although people do not always realize this.

Please note that the email address you enter on freeipods.com will receive spam as a result. It’s easy to deal with, however – make sure you enter a “junk mail” address, one that you use to receive spam with.

I will update this with a report of the spam I receive – keep going down to see it.

8/14/04: My referrals are complete, thanks.

The definitive guide to freeipods.com spam

One day after signup:
“You may be the $25,000 winner” from PAPayment Office – claims to be from CashInEmai email list.l
“[your email address], are you a winner?” from PAPayment Office – claims to be from EndlessSavings email list.

Two days after signup:
“College credit for your work experience” from Amanda – claims to be from AllAboardExpress mailing list.

Note: this is not necessarily all of the spam they send. Some of it might be caught by my spam filter, and I don’t mention those here.

July 30, 2004:
“Sign up for the business that changes everything” from Alex and iMarketing International.

August 10, 2004:
“Funds are on hold for you [email address]” from CA Agent.