Today Publix annonced that they have seen a 50% spike in counterfit coupons.
This makes me a little upset because others that are using the counterfit coupons will eventually change the way the supermarkets accept coupons.
Here is the story from this morning on Channel 6 in Orlando, FL
- Here is the thing...if the coupon if for a large amount, chances are it is fake if it came in an email.
- If it comes to you in a word doc or .pdf; chances are it is fake.
- If it is a .pdf coupon, make sure the title in the internet explorer bar is still the company's website.
- For example: Did you get an email with the Pepsi, Duracell or Doritos coupon in it? Yes it was fake.
I can't tell you how many times list last spring when I was on the speaking tour across the South east, that I heard, did you know you can make copies and cut the expiration dates off???
It was hard to not let my mouth drop open or critisize. I would just gently explain that it was wrong on many different levels and in the end the store looses out.
Here is a website that you can check daily. It lists the counterfit coupons. BOOK MARK THIS
Did you know that if you are caught using a counterfit coupon that it is a punishable offense by a hefty fine or in some cases jail. Even if you didn't know it was a fraud.
This is a gift that we have and couponers truly do help so many in need. Lets try and keep everything on the up and up. Okay I'm off my soap box now.
