Phony coupons

I am sure this isn’t going to shock anyone, but I found some heavily discounted coupons for sale on the net for a store near me. There were even photos of the store and an address.  The problem is I have lived in this county of 8000 for well over 35 years and never heard of the store.  Yep.  The store doesn’t exist.  Be careful.

New technology, old scam (I've seen it as far back as the 1880s home economics magazines).  

I'm always afraid of paying money for a discount.  

Hi R,

I don’t think I have ever paid for a discount.  For me, that is a serious red flag.  Yes, I am aware that some not for profits sell coupon books as a fundraiser.   I am pretty sure one of the local high school clubs do that.   If it is a project I support, I make the donation… without the coupons.

I would never pay for coupons.  It is too easy to get discount codes off the internet that work for free.