Comments on: Ethical Couponing

By: Coupon Clipping Services | Inexpensively Frugal Blog Network

Coupon Clipping Services | Inexpensively Frugal Blog Network — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:45:33 +0000

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By: Heather Sokol

Heather Sokol — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:41:38 +0000

The CIC is also a great resource for checking out those “too good to be true” offers. Their counterfeit coupon alert updates will give full details on known fraudulent coupons. http://www.cents-off.com/body_coupon_counterfeiters.cfm

By: Robby Slaughter

Robby Slaughter — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:38:15 +0000

It’s also worth noting that there is an industry body called the Coupon Information Corporation. Here’s something from their FAQ at http://www.cents-off.com/faq.cfm#11

What are the penalties for coupon fraud?

Penalties for those convicted of coupon fraud related crimes vary by each case and the number of laws violated. As of this date:

Longest prison sentence: 17 years
Highest financial penalty: $5 million

Prison sentences of three to five years are not uncommon. Financial penalties generally vary, but have often been in excess of $200,000.

Not one defendant has been acquitted in a CIC related coupon fraud case since operations began in 1986.

By: Inexpensively :: Target Coupon Policy Now on the Web

Inexpensively :: Target Coupon Policy Now on the Web — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:53:58 +0000

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By: Heather Sokol

Heather Sokol — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:44:54 +0000

Yes, Sandy – excellent point. If you know any military family’s who utilize the commisary, send them your expired coupons!

By: Sandy M

Sandy M — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:17:46 +0000

On another spin, if you are lucky enough to have access to military commisary’s or PX’s, they are able to accept coupons that are 6 months past their expiration date.

By: Kayla

Kayla — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:21:09 +0000

Great article. I used to work at a Wal-Mart, and after people kept bringing in fraudulent coupons, we actually had a time period where we stopped accepting any online coupons at all. A few bad seeds will ruin it for the rest of us.