Acadiana Thrifty Moms - October 5, 2011

Responsible couponing

With the huge popularity of couponing these days, it is no surprise that there is a lot of talk in the coupon world about couponing ethics. There are some things that are simply good practice and other things that are outright illegal. Yes, there is an overseeing organization for coupons and they are very active. This organization is the CIC (Coupon Information Center). Although the CIC is a not-for-profit consumer organization, they are very influential among law makers. The CIC helps fight coupon misredemption and fraud. I have listed the top 5 guidelines to keep you ethical and legal when using coupons.

1. NEVER copy a coupon - I think that speaks for itself. It is illegal to copy a
coupon even if it doesn't state it on the coupon. There are safety features on
most coupons, much like a check, that will indicate to the manufacturer that
it has been copied.