Friday, July 30, 2010

Fake Coupons and Coupon Certificate Book Scams Surge Through US

Fake coupons crime is rocketing in the US, with more types of fraudulent coupons churned out in the first few months of this year than in the whole of the previous decade.

One coupon scam in particular recently turned into a major headache for a leading food manufacturer and hundreds of retailers.

Dubious work-at-home programs that involve clipping coupons or selling books of coupon certificates also earn a fortune for con artists.

Read the full article here.

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