Welcome to Rewarded or Robbed?
Your no-nonsense guide to the world of points, perks,
and programs that claim to reward your loyalty.
Spoiler: some do... many don’t. We proudly call out the standouts.
And we’re not shy about exposing the duds.
This blog was born from years spent behind the scenes in the loyalty industry. We’ve consulted on, designed, launched, and optimized programs for brands across the U.S. (and beyond). So when we say we know how this stuff works—we mean it. We’ve seen the data, written the fine print, and helped brands craft the offers you’re seeing in your inbox.
We’re not influencers shilling credit cards (we’ll leave that to the other guys). We’re here for you—the savvy consumer who wants to get the most out of every point, punch, and perk.
What can you expect?
Whether it’s points, cash back, memberships, or mystery perks, we take a deep dive into the most popular U.S. loyalty programs with:
Honest reviews. No sugarcoating, no brand interference.
Tips and tricks to maximize your earnings and savings.
The fine print decoded, so you don’t have to squint.
Loyalty news you can actually use, not just headlines.
And in (almost) every post, we’ll give you our final verdict: