LinetteF

Thank you for the reply.  I contacted Credit Karma and they checked with AMEX.  The $25.00 credit is no longer available and Credit Karma amended the details on their site.  The mentioning of the $25.00 bonus was removed.  I looked on google too and when you check out the entry dates, most are from 2010.  It was a good deal but I am glad that Credit Karma investigated the matter.  Within 24 hours, I had a response and even a link to the new terms.  

Has anyone that applied recently, made a "first" purchase, received the $25.00 bonus on their statement?  Please kindly share when you applied and when the credit was granted.  Thank you.

The AMEX site states nothing about the $25.00 credit on the first statment, not even when the direct link is used from Credit Karma's site.  I used the on-line chat to inquire and was told that AMEX does NOT have such an offer at this time.  I looked through all the details listed on the AMEX site and read the small print- the only site that states such an offer is Credit Karma, so I am not expecting the credit.  Due to AMEX not acknowledging Credit Karma's "bonus", I will sign-up at the nearest Costco where they offer a free chicken, pack of water and other items.  I prefer $25 but will go for the sure thing.  Too bad!