I hope you are with me when I say that coupons are awesome! They are
a vital part of how I stick to my weekly budget and keep costs down.
Unfortunately, like many good things, there are folks out there who take
advantage of a great system and it can mess things up for all of us.

Fraudulent coupons are a huge issue and they are
likely why you get questions or funny looks from cashiers and managers
from time to time – even if you are using coupons properly.

Just yesterday a REAL FREE STUFF FOR ALL reader shared on Facebook that someone tried to use an $8 off Huggies coupon
in her line. When questioned about the source of the coupon, the shopper
yelled at her and demanded that she take it.

If you’ve been couponing for a while, you probably know that $8
Huggies coupons don’t really exist. Maybe if you had a complaint or
issue with diapers and the company mailed you a coupon, but more than
likely it will have holograms and all sorts of other fraud protection
features on it if that were the case… it’s most certainly not printable.

How can I check out a specific coupon?

Head to the Coupon Information Center website, who maintains a running list of known fraudulent coupons. Turns out, the $8 Huggies coupon is on that list!

What are some red flags?

I want us all to be informed on how to use coupons properly and how to spot fraudulent coupons, so here are some tips and resources you can use. Before I post a new coupon, you can be sure I research the source.

Here are some things that should get your fraudulent coupon radar going:

• It sounds too good to be true (very high value)
  
• It’s for a completely free product (Free Tide, free Olive Oil)
  
• It’s a PDF and not hosted directly on the manufacturer’s site
  
• It was forwarded to you as an email attachment from a friend
  

Where can I find legitimate coupons?
If you print a coupon from Coupons.com Click Here , Coupon Network Click Here,RedPlum Click Here , or Cellfire. Click Here you can be sure that what you have is a valid coupon. However, you may
notice a coupon on the fraud list that looks like a valid printable. If
someone mass copies a printable coupon – it will show up on the
fraudulent list. Always be sure to print your two from a legitimate
source and never copy a coupon.


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