Win Big, Stay Safe: How to Enter Doll Giveaways and Spot Fake Ones

Real giveaways are fun. Fake ones are everywhere. Here is how to tell the difference.

Quick answer

Doll giveaway scams usually ask you to pay a shipping fee, share card details, click a strange link or reply to a copycat account. A real giveaway never asks for money. Check the account handle, follower history and official link before you enter.

Doll giveaway scams warning signs with a custom Blythe doll
A real giveaway feels like a party. A fake one feels like pressure.

Doll giveaway scams are common on social media, and collectors are a favourite target. Real giveaways from shops and artists are a lovely part of the hobby, so it is worth knowing how to enter safely. Here are seven warning signs and a quick checklist.

7 Signs of Doll Giveaway Scams

  1. You “won” something you never entered.
  2. They ask you to pay for shipping, fees or customs to claim a prize.
  3. The account is new or copied, with a slightly different name or few real posts.
  4. They send a link asking you to log in or enter card details.
  5. They rush you, saying the prize will be lost in an hour.
  6. The prize is unrealistic, like a rare doll for a simple like.
  7. Messages come from a different account than the one that ran the giveaway.

How to Enter Real Giveaways Safely

  • Enter only through the official account or website of the shop or artist.
  • Check that winners are announced publicly by the real account.
  • Never pay to claim a prize, and never share passwords or card details.
  • If unsure, contact the shop directly through its website.

A simple rule

A real giveaway never asks you to pay. If someone asks for money to send your prize, it is a scam.

Report Scams

Report fake accounts to the platform, and warn your collector group. In the US, you can also report scams to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. For safe online shopping in general, see the FTC’s online shopping advice.

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The best prize is always the one that arrives safely.

Shop With Confidence

Our honest Blythe buyer’s guide explains how to spot copycat shops too, and why buy from This Is Blythe covers our shipping and refund terms.

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Our only official social accounts are Instagram @thisisblythecom, This Is Blythe on Facebook, @thisisblythecom on X, Pinterest and YouTube. If a giveaway comes from any other handle, it is not us.

How can I tell if a doll giveaway is fake?

Warning signs include winning something you did not enter, being asked to pay to claim a prize, new or copied accounts, login links and pressure to act fast.

Do real giveaways ask for shipping fees?

No. A genuine giveaway does not ask winners to pay to receive a prize.

Where can I report a giveaway scam?

Report the account to the platform and warn your collector group. In the US you can also report scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

How do I know a doll giveaway is real?

Check that the account is the real brand, with the right handle, a long post history and real comments. Real giveaways never ask for payment.

What should I do if I entered a fake giveaway?

Do not send money or card details, block the account, report it to the platform and change any password you shared.

With love, This Is Blythe Team

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Shannon
August 14, 2022

Ahhhh! Yessss! Love that you have a give-away like this each year. Thank you.

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Kenji
August 15, 2022

Really love the uniqueness of these dolls 🥰

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Katie Gant
August 17, 2022

So many great prizes!

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Anne Marie Carter
August 21, 2022

The more that I look at these dolls, the more that I love them! I didn’t think that I would ever get one of these but, I now own two of them. I love that you can change their looks so easily.

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Lee
August 30, 2022

Liana is so cute🥰

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Nadene Taylor-Beck
September 11, 2023

Love the way you run your giveaways, all the interactions are such fun, I really hope a whole new bunch of people have discovered This is Blythe through it all. Love you guys and all the dolls and outfits.

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Amy
May 9, 2024

Your Blythe dolls are so affordable but still unbelievably unique and beautiful! 🖤✨️

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Odette
May 9, 2024

They are little works of art. Just love them.

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Nia
May 10, 2024

I want my first one <3

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Odette
May 10, 2024

So much fun

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Avionne McClatchie
May 10, 2024

Thank you for hosting this giveaway. Blythe dolls are beautifully unique & precious!

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Shannon
May 13, 2024

24 YEARS!!?!? HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! That’s serious dedication and love for Blythe. I am so appreciative of the space you have created for everything Blythe. Here is to many many more years <3

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Shalynn
May 24, 2024

Congrats!! I love your dolls

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Nadene
May 26, 2024

YAY, this is such a fun giveaway to participate in, doing the lil daily tasks, it just a good lil bit of fun and I love it. Plus I get to buy something as an entry and my husband has to agree to that 😝

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Shalynn .
May 28, 2024

I love blythe dolls!!

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Billie
June 6, 2024

Yay! Good luck to mee hehe ^ ^

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Kar
June 6, 2024

Hope I’ll win!!🤞

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Say hello to Jenna Anderson — our Customer Happiness Director and resident Blythe doll devotee. Affectionately known around the studio as the “Blythe Whisperer,” Jenna spends her days helping collectors find the doll that feels unmistakably theirs, and her evenings writing the stories you read here. Her warmth, eye for detail, and genuine love of these big-eyed characters make her the heart of the This Is Blythe community.

When she steps away from the inbox, you'll find her sewing tiny doll-sized accessories, behind a camera, or lost in some new arts-and-crafts project — the same curiosity and care she pours into every doll. Read more about Jenna's journey into the world of Blythe here.

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