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how on-line coupons

can you save big money


Some of these online coupons are designed for use in regular, non-internet places of business, while others are just for on-line shoppers. If you shop on-line, you may have found too late (at check-out time), that you could have entered an online coupon code and saved lots of money, We are here to help you solve that problem.

To get online coupon codes for a specific store in advance, just enter the store's name and the words - coupon code - into your search engine. Metacrawler-type engines such as Dogpile utilize several engines in each search (such as Google, Yahoo, Ask, and Microsoft Live Search), usually producing a better result.

There are also sites on the internet that specialize in listing thousands of coupon sources. Some of these sites are paid by retailers for listing coupons, so expect some commercial bias. Below are links to several such sites. 

currentcodes.com

keycode.com

slickdeals.net

findsavings.com  

(mainly rebates and freebies)

 

 

CONSUMER FRAUD

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OTHER ISSUES

West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw  is always looking out for the state's consumers.  His website offers a wealth of information regarding all kinds of consumer issues.

Recent problems with toy and other recalls on products from China are addressed on Mr. McGraw's site, which proves quite helpful for parents and other consumers.

Photo courtesy of Attorney General's office

Links to many other consumer agencies and resources are also on the Attorney General's website.  These are informative and provide access to consumers for specific information they may be seeking.

One particular portion of the website that we found especially interesting is the part called Top Ten Myths .  Here you will find ten myths about consumer issues that are prevalent everywhere.  Check it out and see if you are a believer in some of these!  You might be surprised.

If you have a complaint about a business or charity, simply contact the Attorney General's office and file a complaint. 

West Virginians have an Attorney General's office that is on the job helping its citizen consumers. 

 

Consumer Hotline...1-800-368-8808

 

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