LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A Las Vegas woman pleaded guilty to manufacturing and selling counterfeit coupons, officials with the United States Department of Justice said.
Officials say Serena Reamy Hedden inflated values, then sold coupons online and through social media with co-conspirators. Court documents say this happened from August 2017 to September 2019. Hedden made nearly 3.5 million counterfeit coupons at her home and used them to receive items from retail stores for free or for reduced prices.
The DOJ says she also sold the coupons to co-conspirators through social media, online, or through USPS. Hedden would resell the items from her garage.
In September 2019, a search warrant found electronic equipment used to make the coupons in her home. There were also specialized paper, printers, a large number of counterfeit coupons, unused packing boxes and binders found at her home.
“This case demonstrates the serious impact of large-scale counterfeit coupon schemes on retailers and consumers alike,” said Special Agent in Charge Eddy Wang. “Serena Hedden’s actions not only defrauded businesses out of millions of dollars, but also undermined the integrity of the marketplace. We remain committed to investigating and prosecuting those who engage in such fraudulent activity.”
Hedden pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. She faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. Her sentence is scheduled for May 7, 2026.
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