A Phoenix woman was busted for allegedly creating and using more than $175,000 worth of counterfeit coupons over a six-week period at Target. Fox News of Phoenix has the story:
Authorities say a Phoenix woman is accused of making and using fake store coupons to support her drug habit.
Phoenix police say 51-year-old Terry Darcy could have obtained more than $300,000 annually in fraudulent theft and returns.
They say several Target department stores in the Phoenix metro area suspect Darcy used homemade coupons, allowing her to get large quantities of product for free.
A six-week investigation showed business losses of more than $175,000.
Police searched Darcy’s hotel room last Friday and reported finding master copies of coupons.
Officer say Darcy told them she had been running her operation since 2008 and has a $145-per-day heroin addiction.
