[joshmamabear]

an alert has been posted by CIC on the HP paper IPs that was talked about in several threads used previously at WAG and WM to get cheap/free HP paper.

Beware since they have been declared as counterfeit. avoid trouble at check out when you're caught trying to redeem them for cheap/free paper,

http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Interna...er-14-2008.pdf

another counterfeit coupon is for $2 off Mr Clean wipes,

http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward-PG-October-14-2008.pdf

Let's all be vigilant. Ignorance does not get us off the hook if we are caught trying to trade, sell, auction, redeem these coupons.

[Alexdur85]

thank you!! I'm so new to this I'd never know if I ended up getting one. Appreciate it!

[Tamara]

Thank you! What's the deal with the Mr Clean wipes though?

[joshmamabear]

from the link, it says there's no legit $2 Mr Clean wipes on pdf approved by the manufacturer. I know most P&G coupons are either homemailers, PG brandsavers or inserts coupons.


I wonder if someone will turn in the counterfeiter for $5K reward?

[2vette2camaro]

Thanks for posting. I used a bunch of the HP paper ones when they came out.

[lah123]

If it's the HP from months back that came off the HP site-there was 3 coupons $1,$2,$3 so these were legit. I don't know anything about the Mr. Clean coupon.

[jenlovestoteach]

So can someone explain this to me -- they were a pdf file on the HP website that was good through the end of the year I believe. Why are they counterfeit now? Is it b/c too many were redeemed? It seems like if that's the case there could be a nicer word than counterfeit since those of us who have used them printed them legitimately

[joshmamabear]

I cannot speak for HP but those who doubt it and want to continue using it have their choice. I suggest to call the manufacturer or ask Bud Miller how CIC was able to detect these are counterfeit coupons.

AFAIK, if CIC is coordinating with the manufacturer, chances are they have also sent emails to ALL stores informing them to watch out for those IPs. its one's choice now whether they want keep using the IPs after information is spread over the 'net.

as it is, many customers are already having a hard time redeeming legit IPs, what more IPs that have been declared counterfeit?

[bclarkcaldwell]

I used the HP coupons as well.

[2vette2camaro]

Oh yeah, that's right, we got those HP coupons from their site. Hum, does sound fishy.

[jenlovestoteach]

Originally Posted by joshmamabear

I cannot speak for HP but those who doubt it and want to continue using it have their choice. I suggest to call the manufacturer or ask Bud Miller how CIC was able to detect these are counterfeit coupons.

AFAIK, if CIC is coordinating with the manufacturer, chances are they have also sent emails to ALL stores informing them to watch out for those IPs. its one's choice now whether they want keep using the IPs after information is spread over the 'net.

as it is, many customers are already having a hard time redeeming legit IPs, what more IPs that have been declared counterfeit?

Oh I wasn't suggesting that anyone use them now that they were declared counterfeit! I just threw mine away! I was just curious how that process occurs...

[bclarkcaldwell]

Originally Posted by 2vette2camaro

Oh yeah, that's right, we got those HP coupons from their site. Hum, does sound fishy.

Amen sista!

[mysweetiepie]

Wow .... I did not know these HP coupons were out there... thanks for the heads up .... actually a long time ago ( over a year ago) I had a coupon for the the mr. clean wipes that was for $2.00 off but it actually came in the mail to me from P&G it was some home mailer ....... the reason I remember that is was the only time I have ever bought them cause they were cheap ......

[joshmamabear]

I've asked Bud Miller if he can post here to shed light on how those coupons have been determined counterfeit.

let's all wait and see.....

[joshmamabear]

I got PM from Bud and here's part of the PM,

FYI, CIC didn't detect either of the counterfeits. HP/International Paper came to us and requested our assistance. P&G detected the Mr. Clean counterfeit.

He said either he or an employee of HP will post here for add'l information on these counterfeits.

[tryingtosave23]

I feel bad for using the HP, but I don't guess there is any reason too. It was months ago and they came from the website. I will be throwing those out.... I really need paper too, oh well. Thanks for the info!!!

[CIC2008C]

A company representative will post additional information about the HP counterfeits shortly.

[arcosta81]

That sucks, I needed to get more paper! Can't wait to hear why they are counterfeit now. I got them right off their website.

[wendy1214]

Probably because people were using the higher value coupon an the lower quality paper.

[joshmamabear]

Originally Posted by wendy1214

Probably because people were using the higher value coupon an the lower quality paper.

there's another site where people are throwing a fit about these. apparently, that's how they've been using the $3 IP and if stores are alerted on this IP, their "happy days" are over.

too bad, the rest who would like to use it correctly are also affected.

[SirSaveAlot]

I think it is crazy how these companies put these coupons on thier website in a .pdf format with long expiration dates and then get upset when people use them! Is it that expensive to use bricks to limit the amount printed? If they choose to use .pdf why can't they put an earlier expire date and update the posted coupons dates so that when they are done reimbursing they can stop posting new coupons? So frustrating for people that use the coupons correctly to get treated as counterfiters just because the companies gave other not so honest people an easy way to cheat the system.

[joshmamabear]

Hopefully, HP reads this and take note of it.

we can't control the number of times people will print a coupon saved on pdf version, much less can we control the manner they will use it. people will just do as they please UNTIL they are shut down at the store. then battle ensues.

[momof2plustwins]

This is actually misleading information. These ARE HP released coupons and ARE legit. HP is going to be contacting the CIC in regards to the information posted saying they are counterfeit. This information was per a call to HP from another couponer. The problem with the coupons is that they are being redeemed on the wrong products. IE: the $3 coupon is being redeemed on the approx $4 - $5 paper that is not carried by large retailers like Walmart, Target, etc and HP is not reimbursing them since they do not stock the product. Hopefully Bud and the CIC will be able to clear up the misleading info soon.

[lah123]

Once again just like the Post it coupons-these were from the manufacturer site. I agree that it's not counterfeit-just people aren't using them correctly-And the wording that these are counterfeit would be a wrong term in this in this type situation. I haven't used any of these. I got/and still get free paper from my brother when I need it-he has tons he got given to him.

[tryingtosave23]

So, if we are using this coupon correctly ($1.00) then we can still use it?