Did you know you can verify the legitimacy of a printed coupon for free?

You can.  It's easy.

Go here to check enter the numbers under the mystery barcode. 

Once you submit you'll receive a brief summary of the coupon and if it's valid or not.

Here's a description Veri-Fi has for retailers:

By accepting printable coupons, you are meeting the needs of today's consumers and providing a positive experience for your best customers. If you receive a large number of coupons that appear questionable, however, you have several options for determining if the coupons are legitimate.

Here are some simple rules of thumb to follow with printable coupons:

• Check the coupon here using our Veri-FI™ system.
• Check with the manufacturer's clearinghouse or ask your retailer agent to do so.
• Contact Coupons, Inc

Unfortunately, a few counterfeit coupons do exist, but only printable coupons, with a unique serial code on every one, provide the means to instantly detect and rapidly stop the distribution of counterfeits.