That $100 Microsoft gift card in your email might not be a scam

Microsoft looks like it’s in a festive mood this holiday season.

The tech giant is emailing 50,000 random US customers virtual gift cards to theMicrosoft Store.

The promotion was earlier reported byThe Verge.

The Microsoft Store sellsSurface-branded tablets, laptops and accessories along with other Windows PCs.

It also offersXbox Game Passsubscriptions, gaming headsets and individual digitalXboxgames.

Microsoft enthusiasts might also want to keep an eye out for itsBlack Friday dealsthroughout the holiday season.