A Virginia woman was able to scam millions of dollars from retailers with the use of fraudulent coupons.
Lori Ann Talens, 41, and her husband, Pacifico, 43, of Virginia Beach, were involved in a “nationwide scheme” between April 2017 and May 2020 where they created and sold fake coupons, causing losses of around $31,817,997 from retailers and manufacturers, according to a statement from the Justice Department.
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