Are there claims to make extraordinary amounts of money in a short time frame?
• Are they vague or hostile answers to your questions? • Are there claims that no risks are involved? • Are there up front fees to participate? • Does the deal involve the sale or purchase of manufacturers’ cents-off coupons? • Are there identical or old endorsements. You might see some great endorsements of the organization. When was the endorsement made? Last month or several years ago? Can you talk directly with the person making the endorsement? Do you see the same statements on numerous web sites? I know about a coupon scam! What should I do? Do NOT confront the individuals involved in the scam. Keep all your records, including the envelopes of anything associated with the scam that was mailed to you. Write to the Coupon Information Center: The Coupon Information Center P.O. Box 320224 Alexandria, VA 22320 Communications will be kept confidential. or Contact one of the law enforcement agencies listed below: Federal Trade Commission: http://www.ftc.gov Federal Bureau of Investigati
