When I asked for an Amazon coupon code for Papa Ginos paper towels, I received an error.

As soon as I typed it, a screen popped up.

It said: “The code has expired.”

I clicked it, and it asked me if I’d like to purchase more than one papa’s paper towels.

I didn’t know what to do.

It was as if I was signing up for a loyalty program and getting billed for three or four coupons.

“No,” I said.

I pressed the “Continue” button.

A message popped up saying that the offer was no longer available.

The screen then said: