Is it true that novices and new users get it for free?

Really. According to Taobao official website's query, 0 yuan, a rookie new user, is rewarded reliably, because Pinduoduo relies on WeChat to develop too fast and carve up many potential users of Taobao, which affects Taobao's position as the big brother in the online shopping industry. Taobao used 0 yuan and other activities to attract newcomers and throw money at Pinduoduo.