2 years, 3 months ago
What are the possible repercussions of using fake printed coupons?
Hypothetical, really. I can't stand using legit coupons because of the way people stare at me in the checkout line. However, there are ways, and even programs for making your own coupons. If somebody were to say, try to pass a coupon off at Wal-Mart for 200$ off a Playstation 3.. what could happen to them?
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This article from www.bbb.org indicate that by using fake printed coupons the user(s) can be prosecuted by the state for carrying out a fraudulent act.
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Circulating counterfeit coupons is a criminal offense that can be prosecuted by federal, state or local law enforcement, according to CIC. Don't risk costly penalties to save a few cents!
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Information quoted from http://www.bbb.org/us/article/counterfeit-coupons-offer-no-savings-456
According to this www.couponing.about.com article using fake printed coupons is a fraudulent activity. Due to a scam in 2003 online grocery coupon sites and retailers worked diligently to combat illegal coupons.
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Then in August 2003, a group of counterfeiters came along and illegally made coupons, many with high-redemption amounts and free offers, and sold them on eBay. Within a week, retail stores suffered huge losses and expecting future problems, policies to not accept Internet coupons were imposed.
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Information quoted from http://couponing.about.com/od/groceryzone/a/webprintcoups.htm
To avoid being prosecuted by the law for using fake coupons please use the legit ones and become more accustomed of the way people stare at you in the checkout line.
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Circulating counterfeit coupons is a criminal offense that can be prosecuted by federal, state or local law enforcement, according to CIC. Don't risk costly penalties to save a few cents!
----quote----
Information quoted from http://www.bbb.org/us/article/counterfeit-coupons-offer-no-savings-456
According to this www.couponing.about.com article using fake printed coupons is a fraudulent activity. Due to a scam in 2003 online grocery coupon sites and retailers worked diligently to combat illegal coupons.
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Then in August 2003, a group of counterfeiters came along and illegally made coupons, many with high-redemption amounts and free offers, and sold them on eBay. Within a week, retail stores suffered huge losses and expecting future problems, policies to not accept Internet coupons were imposed.
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Information quoted from http://couponing.about.com/od/groceryzone/a/webprintcoups.htm
To avoid being prosecuted by the law for using fake coupons please use the legit ones and become more accustomed of the way people stare at you in the checkout line.
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www.couponing.about.com
www.bbb.org
www.couponing.about.com
www.bbb.org
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Hypothetical... I have a healthy respect for the law. I just happen to see these more and more, and was wondering what can happen to those who do use them.