Do magazines ever have scam advertisements?

I saw a magazine with info on writing children's books & a coupon on receiving free information. It says that I'm under no obligation. I don't want to bee gullible or naive, so that's why I'm asking before I fill out the info.

Yes, quite often there are dodgy adverts in the back of magazines

Yes, I think those writing children's books and the art jobs that are advertised in magazines are scams. So many people are trying to get into those fields that no reputable place needs to advertise for people. Even reputable magazines have unreputable ads in them.

Carefully read through the questions and with these thoughts in your mind.

a) Is this necessary.
b) Is this information available out there anyway.

Don't give away credit card detail, pin numbers, passwords etc.
Use your gut instinct.