Its not a "scam" exactly. It is "scammy". Yes, you can get a "free" one if you sign up (I assume they are going to sell your data, nothing is ever free). To those that don't know what a goldback is, here you go. >>A goldback is a type of voluntary, privately issued local currency infused with real 24-karat gold. Launched as an innovative alternative to traditional fiat money, Goldbacks aim to provide a tangible, inflation-resistant store of value that can be saved, spent locally, or traded. Each note is a thin, flexible polymer sheet with a precise amount of atomized gold layered inside (e.g., a ½ Goldback contains 1/2000th of a troy ounce of gold, valued around $2–$3 based on spot gold prices). They feature anti-counterfeiting elements like serial numbers, intricate regional artwork (inspired by U.S. states like Utah, Nevada, New Hampshire, Wyoming, and South Dakota), and tactile security features. It's basically a "fake" currency that has some gold "infused" into the note. Which, is kind of a stupid idea. I can't be spent anywhere. It has no real measurable amount of "gold" in it (think gold flake, that shit is cheap as fuck, people put it on food and charge you $100 for less than $2 worth). Unless you are a collector that wants something "odd or interesting" as a conversation piece or something to make a art project out of, it is kind of pointless. Even if Bitcoin is "bullshit" too, you can at least get 90k for one if you had one.