Yes, Bulksteps.com is widely reported as a scam. It primarily uses “too good to be true” offers—like $750 Costco or Amazon gift cards—to lure people into a data-harvesting trap.
How the Scam Works
The site uses a classic “reward discovery” model designed to be nearly impossible to complete:
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Urgency Tactics: It features countdown timers (e.g., “Your session ends in 02:35”) to pressure you into acting without thinking.
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The “Deal” Maze: To claim a reward, you are forced to complete “deals,” which include signing up for paid subscriptions, downloading suspicious apps, or providing sensitive personal information.
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Data Harvesting: The real goal is to collect your email, phone number, and address to sell to telemarketers or use for phishing. Some users have also reported unauthorized charges after entering credit card info for “trial” offers.
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Redirects: Clicking “Start Now” often sends you to third-party sites flagged by security tools (like VirusTotal) as unsafe or associated with spam.
Red Flags to Watch For
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Fake Testimonials: The site shows many five-star reviews, but independent platforms like Trustpilot show a much darker picture with low ratings and complaints about unpaid rewards.
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Over-Complication: If you actually try to finish the tasks, users report encountering “error messages” or being blocked just before reaching the reward threshold.
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Anonymous Ownership: The domain is registered through a proxy service to hide the owners, often linked to registrars in China.
What to do if you’ve interacted with it:
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Change Passwords: If you used the same password on Bulksteps as you do for other accounts, change them immediately.
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Monitor Your Bank: If you provided credit card info for a “free trial,” watch for recurring charges and consider calling your bank to block the merchant.
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Expect Spam: Be on high alert for an increase in scam texts and “robocalls,” as your contact info has likely been added to a marketing list.
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