No, Amazon isn't giving away free tablets to those over 30 | Fact check

The claim: Amazon is giving away tablets to customers older than 30

[En Español: No, Amazon no está regalando tabletas a mayores de 30 años]

A June 1 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows a woman standing in front of a pallet filled with stacks of what appear to be iPad tablets. 

“Amazon is giving away last year’s tablets to every United States resident older than 30 to get rid of excess inventory and free up space in the warehouse for new models,” the post’s caption reads in Spanish.

The post was shared more than 60 times in less than three weeks. Other iterations of the claims were also shared on Facebook.

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Our rating: False

Amazon isn't giving away free tablets to customers. The post links to a website unaffiliated with Amazon.

Facebook posts lead to outdoor gear review site, not Amazon

There is no mention of an initiative to give away free tablets to people over 30 on Amazon's website, and there are likewise no credible news reports about such a giveaway.

Janet Careaga, an Amazon spokesperson, told USA TODAY that Amazon has no such offer.

The Facebook post also claims that Amazon held the giveaway to clear out space in its warehouse. But that’s misleading since the company doesn’t have just one warehouse, but numerous facilities worldwide. 

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The Facebook post includes a link that brings users to a website called GearLab, which reviews outdoor products. It is unaffiliated with Amazon.

USA TODAY reached out to Amazon and the user who shared the post for comment but did not immediately receive a response from either.

PolitiFact also debunked this claim.

Our fact-check sources:

• Amazon, accessed June 18, Our Facilities
• GearLab, accessed June 17, Home page
• Janet Careaga, June 18, email exchange with USA TODAY.

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