david Share Posted March 15, 2010 People at /b/ has been posting a way to make coupons that actually work. I have a zip of all these coupons which include Free XBOX 360 controllers, free 4000 XBOX points, free 20 packs of Dr. Pepper and so forth, don't intend on using them though :shiftyninja: 2 Share Link to post Share on other sites
Berserk87 Share Posted March 15, 2010 LOL. I've seen these, and I saw that pic, but I never actually looked at what it was. Link to post Share on other sites
Yusuf M. Veteran Share Posted March 15, 2010 Don't they scan coupons nowadays? Link to post Share on other sites
david Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Don't they scan coupons nowadays? The bar code system was 'hacked' and you can make your coupons with this program. I have the program, can't figure it out though. So when the cashier scans it, it comes up as a manufacturer coupon with proper discount. Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Share Posted March 15, 2010 I wonder if this is real? Funny if it is. Link to post Share on other sites
david Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Here is another. I blurred out the bar code. Link to post Share on other sites
PL_ Veteran Share Posted March 15, 2010 Haha crazy. I wonder if this only works in the US. Link to post Share on other sites
david Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 I wonder if this is real? Funny if it is. They are real, I saw a Newport cigarettes coupon at the counter at my local gas station that looks identical to the one I have on my computer. :pinch: This barcode was hacked to tell the computer that you get $9k off a new Ford. I'm sure no dealership will believe in it though. Just shows you that the barcode system hack can get you anything. Link to post Share on other sites
Yusuf M. Veteran Share Posted March 15, 2010 Wow... I wonder if they could get in trouble with the police. And by they, I mean anyone that uses these coupons. Link to post Share on other sites
Gocom Share Posted March 15, 2010 What will the staff think if you go shopping with pile of coupons. "Wait wait, i have that Dr. pepper coupon somewhere here". Link to post Share on other sites
Axel Share Posted March 15, 2010 Wow... I wonder if they could get in trouble with the police. And by they, I mean anyone that uses these coupons. Well, yeah - fraud is a pretty serious crime. Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Share Posted March 15, 2010 Ha, so this will work in just about any retail store then.. if this coupon website allows you to print off and redeem anywhere Link to post Share on other sites
bjoswald Share Posted March 15, 2010 Nobody checks coupons anymore these days. If you've got one, you're as good as gold. Well, mostly. I guess it depends on the place of business and who's working. Angry teenagers with a bitter disposition usually don't give a crap. "Don't ask, don't tell" has an all new meaning. Link to post Share on other sites
pasty2k2 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I expect this is/has been happening for a while and there is nothing they can do about it, except leave it up to the cashier/supervisor to judge each case alone and hope they can spot the dodgy looking attempts. Interesting though, I hadn't thought about this, it could be highly exploitable in the wrong hands. Link to post Share on other sites
david Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 I expect this is/has been happening for a while and there is nothing they can do about it, except leave it up to the cashier/supervisor to judge each case alone and hope they can spot the dodgy looking attempts. Interesting though, I hadn't thought about this, it could be highly exploitable in the wrong hands. I'm too scared to try it. I printed one out to see how it looks, and it looks very legit. :pinch: Link to post Share on other sites
ienhz Share Posted March 15, 2010 Most retailers in North America have been warned about this scam already. I would suggest you NOT attempt it... you will most likely either be arrested or banned from the store (at the very least). The only way I see this working is if you had a completely brain dead cashier working. Link to post Share on other sites
david Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Most retailers in North America have been warned about this scam already. I would suggest you NOT attempt it... you will most likely either be arrested or banned from the store (at the very least). The only way I see this working is if you had a completely brain dead cashier working. This Link to post Share on other sites
iamwhoiam Share Posted March 15, 2010 I have a zip of all these coupons which include Free XBOX 360 controllers, free 4000 XBOX points, free 20 packs of Dr. Pepper and so forth, don't intend on using them though :shiftyninja: Not really "free" considering the sales tax that's paid. Better than full price, but still not free. They'll get caught at some point. Link to post Share on other sites
david Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Not really "free" considering the sales tax that's paid. Better than full price, but still not free. They'll get caught at some point. Same difference. :pinch: Link to post Share on other sites
splur Share Posted March 15, 2010 Yea, considering WE found out about it via public forum... if this trick isn't dead already it will be very soon. Link to post Share on other sites
Yusuf M. Veteran Share Posted March 15, 2010 I'm sure they're aware of it already. Question is, can they prevent it? I imagine retailers would have to re-work their whole bar code system. For now, they'll have to rely on an employee's common sense. Link to post Share on other sites
linsook Share Posted March 15, 2010 they probably do it when their buddies are working the till. Link to post Share on other sites
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