Coupon Fraud

If you have been couponing for a while or if I taught you then you should know what constitutes coupon fraud.
1. Using a coupon for something other than what is specified. Many coupons state "good on any" so you can use it on any...even a trial/travel size. When it tells you something specific that is all you can use it on. If your coupon states "Good on Classico Pasta Sauce 40 ounce" then you are not supposed to use it on the 15 ounce. This goes for cleaners, toilet paper and make up. Whatever it is, if it gives you a size restriction do not use it on a smaller size.
2. Do not copy a coupon. EVER. You two prints for internet printed coupons for a reason. Do not copy these!
3. Using the computer to alter a coupon. We've come so far with technology in the last 15 years and can do such great things with computers. Creating or altering a coupon is fraud. It takes money away from the store and the manufacture. Same goes for using one. It's hard to know when it comes to using internet printed coupons if we don't find them at the manufacture's webstie, coupons.com or another site we are used to. If you are uncertain about its validity use a coupon database like Deal Seeking Mom, Hot Coupon World or BeCentsAble.

Adam and I watched TLC's Extreme Couponing Wednesday night and one lady really bothered me. For starters she was clearing the shelves which I always teach not to do. I understand if there's only four left and you need those four...but larger quantities when they are limited is not thinking about others. If Kroger has ten shelves full of Powerade and you want to grab 30-ok. You could even buy 15 now and come back in a few days or at the end of the two week sale and grab the other 15. Kroger is generally good about staying stocked. (Except when people come through and clear the shelves)

Turns out that this lady was also using coupons on items other than what was specified. Here's the link:
http://jillcataldo.com/node/16258

Be a responsible and honest couponer. If coupon fraud increases many companies are likely to stop putting coupons out there. Stores are less likely to take them. You don't want to ruin it for everyone. :)