The CIC is a not-for-profit association of consumer product manufacturers dedicated to fighting coupon mis-redemption and fraud.
Counterfeit coupons have cost manufacturers millions of dollars and have created numerous costs and challenges for retailers and other industry participants. These counterfeits have ranged from amateurish home-made "coupons" to high quality, professional examples virtually identical to those printed by the industry. Unfortunately, even the amateurish coupons are often accepted for redemption, creating liabilities for a variety of industry participants.
Once a counterfeit is accepted, someone, whether it is a manufacturer or a retailer, is going to have to pay for it, creating uncontrollable liabilities and unnecessary trade relations issues. CIC is working with retailers, processors and other industry participants to seek economical and practical solutions to mutual security challenges.
There are no charges for CIC services provided to law enforcement officials. Give us a call at (703) 684-5307 if we can be of assistance.
All information is kept confidential.
For CIC's list of counterfeit coupons visit:
http://www.couponinformationcenter.com/psa-list.php
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