Top Five Unethical Ways to Save Money
February 01, 2008 by
Saving money and being frugal is a fine practice, but there are several common practices that border on the unethical. Some are, if not against the law, definitely against the rules and the mores of common decency. This article covers the top five unethical ways that people try to 
save money everyday.
Unethical Money Saving - The Used Return
Mary may not have the money to spend on a fancy dress for that one special occasion, but she does not let that stop her from accepting the invitation. Heading out to the fanciest dress shop in town, she puts a black sequined number on her credit card.
She never has any intention of paying for the dress. She wears it once, has a great time at the party, and then returns the dress the next day. For the cost of dry cleaning, she got a wonderful dress for her party.
Returning used goods, especially clothing, to stores is definitely against the rules. It is unethical to save money in this way.
Unethical Money Saving - Condiments
Many fast food restaurants have instituted rules that deal with this slightly unethical practice that saves money. Asking for or taking thirty packets of ketchup every time you go to McDonald's is an unethical way to amass ketchup stores for home use. In restaurants with condiment bars it is even worse. Packets of ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, salad dressings, salt and pepper, and plastic utensils are shoved into pockets and handbags by the dozens.
Unethical Money Saving - Steaming Stamps
It is against federal law to reuse a stamp that has already been used, even if it has mistakenly not been canceled. That does not stop a lot of people from getting out the teapot or iron and steaming it off the envelope. For the savings of about forty cents, doing this is not really worth the time.
Unethical Money Saving - Rebate Switch
Some people make a true hobby out of getting rebates for items. Those one to ten dollar checks in the mail are a thrill and a way to earn extra money to save. The problem comes when the person begins saving up rebate forms and doctoring receipts in order to get the product. It is easy to smudge out a date or even reprint a whole receipt with the right tools.
Unethical Money Saving - The Used Return
Mary may not have the money to spend on a fancy dress for that one special occasion, but she does not let that stop her from accepting the invitation. Heading out to the fanciest dress shop in town, she puts a black sequined number on her credit card.
She never has any intention of paying for the dress. She wears it once, has a great time at the party, and then returns the dress the next day. For the cost of dry cleaning, she got a wonderful dress for her party.
Returning used goods, especially clothing, to stores is definitely against the rules. It is unethical to save money in this way.
Unethical Money Saving - Condiments
Many fast food restaurants have instituted rules that deal with this slightly unethical practice that saves money. Asking for or taking thirty packets of ketchup every time you go to McDonald's is an unethical way to amass ketchup stores for home use. In restaurants with condiment bars it is even worse. Packets of ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, salad dressings, salt and pepper, and plastic utensils are shoved into pockets and handbags by the dozens.
Unethical Money Saving - Steaming Stamps
It is against federal law to reuse a stamp that has already been used, even if it has mistakenly not been canceled. That does not stop a lot of people from getting out the teapot or iron and steaming it off the envelope. For the savings of about forty cents, doing this is not really worth the time.
Unethical Money Saving - Rebate Switch
Some people make a true hobby out of getting rebates for items. Those one to ten dollar checks in the mail are a thrill and a way to earn extra money to save. The problem comes when the person begins saving up rebate forms and doctoring receipts in order to get the product. It is easy to smudge out a date or even reprint a whole receipt with the right tools.
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