FOLLOW US

Investigates April 30, 2019 2 mins read

Pennsylvania Authorities Arrest Individuals Engage in Widespread Credit Card Fraud

Investigates ı By Marivic Cabural Summers

0 Comments

credit card fraud

Authorities in Pennsylvania arrested seven individuals involved in a widespread credit card fraud scheme and victimized multiple consumers in different states.

On Monday, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro said the arrests and charges against the suspects were the result of a Statewide Grand Jury Investigation.

According to Shapiro, the Grand Jury found that the defendants belong to two different groups that operated the credit card fraud scheme. Rahsean Jackson led the group that included Jessica Walter and Sabrina Jackson. Jaleel Geddes-Kelly led the other group that included Joselito Joseph, Tammy Gibson and Houdini Saunders.

Both groups used stolen Capital One credit cards in their scheme. The credits cards were associated with actual Capital One customers, who are victims of identity theft.

Most of the defendants’ credit card fraud victims were senior citizens

The defendants (referred to as swipers) had their names on the credit cards but its magnetic strips contain the information of the victims. They swiped the credit cards to bypass the security in its chips and then made unauthorized purchases of Visa gift cards at supermarkets across Pennsylvania.

The Jackson’ group made unauthorized purchases totaling $61,694.90 at GIANT food stores and Weis Markets using stolen credits. The Geddes-Kelly group made unauthorized transactions only at GIANT food stores in the amount of $53,198.32. Both groups’ victims were more than 60 years or age, the eldest was 87 years old.

The defendants are facing multiple charges including Corrupt Organizations, Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activity, and Identity Theft, among related charges. Deputy Attorney General Megan Madafarri is prosecuting the case.

In a statement, Shapiro said, “The Office of Attorney General’s Criminal Prosecutions Section has successfully shut down a corrupt organization that was stealing the identities of individuals across the country and defrauding victims, including many seniors.”

Additionally, Shapiro thanked the Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, the Pennsylvania State Police, and Office of Attorney General agents for their hard work in ensuring that the scammers will be held accountable for their illegal activities and obtaining justice for the victims.

Previous Article

Democratic Leaders Reach Deal with Trump to Invest $2 Trillion on Infrastructure

Read More
2032 Posts

Marivic Cabural Summers

Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.

Discussion

No comments yet. Be the first to join the discussion!

Don’t Miss It
America November 12, 2026 1 killed, 4 hurt in Logan Circle gym attack By – Rachel Moore
America November 12, 2026 Dan Hicks, NBC Sports announcer, dies at 64 By – Rachel Moore
America November 11, 2026 Brooklyn Building Collapse Kills 2 as Rescuers Search Rubble By – Michallie K Harrison
America November 11, 2026
A Veterans Day Betrayal: House Advances…

OPINION | The Republican-led House marked Veterans Day by advancing…

By – Michallie K Harrison
America November 11, 2026
Trump’s SNAP Cuts: What’s Law and…

President Donald Trump’s administration is proposing new SNAP cuts that…

By – Michallie K Harrison
America November 11, 2026
Nvidia’s China Chip Scandal Deepens As…

By Samuel López | USA Herald A Chinese university closely…

By – Samuel Lopez
America November 11, 2026
Jim Jordan Ousts Steve Scalise to…

House Republicans on Tuesday elected Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio,…

By – Derek Johnson
America November 11, 2026
Rate Hikes Are Back on the…

A hotter-than-expected October inflation report has pushed the 10-year Treasury…

By – Derek Johnson
America November 11, 2026
Russia and Ukraine Agree to the…

Russia and Ukraine agreed Wednesday to what U.S. negotiators called…

By – Derek Johnson
America November 11, 2026
AI Godfather Warns of Chernobyl-Style Blackout…

By Samuel López | USA Herald | November 11, 2026…

By – Samuel Lopez
America November 11, 2026
Home Depot Hit With Lawsuit Over…

ATLANTA (USA Herald) – Home Depot received approximately $730 million…

By – Samuel Lopez
America November 10, 2026
U.S. Soldier Arrested in U.K. in…

British police arrested a senior U.S. Army soldier Tuesday near…

By – Michallie K Harrison
America November 10, 2026
Oil Giants Earn $25 Billion as…

ExxonMobil and Chevron earned a combined $25.3 billion in the…

By – Michallie K Harrison
America November 10, 2026
Thomas Markle’s Latest Crisis: Meghan’s Estranged…

Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of…

By – Jackie Allen
America November 10, 2026
Colts agree to trade WR Josh…

Josh Downs is officially getting the fresh start he wanted.…

By – Rachel Moore
America November 10, 2026
US Sues Lyft Over Alleged Disability…

The U.S. Department of Justice has taken Lyft to court,…

By – Rachel Moore
America November 10, 2026
Insurtech Firm Reports Higher Quarterly Deficit…

Insurtech company Lemonade recorded a net loss of approximately $43.7…

By – Rachel Moore
America November 10, 2026
Senior US Soldier Arrested by UK…

A senior member of the U.S. Army has been arrested…

By – Tyler Brooks
America November 10, 2026
Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding: Why the…

A single injection administered in the first hours of life…

By – Tyler Brooks
America November 10, 2026
Texas Man Charged With Murder in…

A cruise vacation took a horrifying turn when a woman…

By – Tyler Brooks
America November 10, 2026
Pete Hegseth faces impending House impeachment…

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a potentially historic political…

By – Tyler Brooks
America November 10, 2026
Hulu Revisits California’s Speed Freak Killers…

Hulu is taking viewers back into one of California’s most…

By – Jackie Allen
America November 10, 2026
Infant Bleeding Surges as Vitamin K…

Infant bleeding rose as fewer newborns received vitamin K shots,…

By – Michallie K Harrison
America November 10, 2026
UGA Leads $8 Million Initiative to…

The University of Georgia (UGA) has received an $8 million…

By – Jackie Allen
Breaking News November 10, 2026
Nvidia Opens Investigation Into CEO Jensen…

Nvidia's board has opened an investigation into reports that CEO…

By – Derek Johnson
America November 9, 2026
Jasmyne Garcia  Beaten to Death  in…

MORGAN HILL, Calif. — Jasmyne Garcia, 34, was allegedly beaten…

By – Jackie Allen
America November 9, 2026
Natalee Holloway Case Returns to Spotlight…

  ARUBA — More than 20 years after Natalee Holloway…

By – Jackie Allen
America November 7, 2026
Can Elephants Sue For Freedom? Hawaii…

What’s at Stake for Mari and Vaigai A legal first…

By – Samuel Lopez
America November 7, 2026
On Monday Supreme Court Weighs Whether…

What’s at Stake for Federal Prisoners A prisoner’s broken tailbone…

By – Samuel Lopez
America November 7, 2026
Mike Tyson And Ric Flair Score…

Inside the $50 Million Legal Battle A federal judge rejected…

By – Samuel Lopez
America November 6, 2026
Hackers Target French Blood Banks In…

By Samuel Lopez – USA Herald A cyberattack targeting blood-storage…

By – Samuel Lopez
America November 5, 2026
AI Flagged Bias in Trump Climate…

WASHINGTON — Researchers on a Trump climate panel asked Microsoft…

By – Michallie K Harrison
America November 5, 2026
Russell Brand Convicted of Rape, Taken…

LONDON — Russell Brand was convicted of rape and three…

By – Michallie K Harrison
America November 8, 2026
Dana White Reportedly Declines Trump White…

By Samuel Lopez – USA Herald | November 8, 2026…

By – Samuel Lopez
America November 5, 2026
Dallas Cowboys Face  Crisis After Crushing…

By Jackie Allen | USA Herald The Dallas Cowboys are…

By – Jackie Allen
America November 4, 2026
WNBA: DeWanna Bonner Makes Emotional Admission…

ATLANTA — The WNBA Finals ended in heartbreak for the…

By – Jackie Allen
America November 4, 2026
Inés Gómez Mont Arrested by ICE…

MIAMI —  Inés Gómez Mont, a former television personality who…

By – Jackie Allen
America October 31, 2026
Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson Reportedly End…

Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson reportedly ended their romantic relationship…

By – Jackie Allen
America October 29, 2026
Brewers Beat Rays to Win First…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Milwaukee Brewers won their first…

By – Michallie K Harrison

No posts found.

No posts found.

Signup for the USA Herald
exclusive Newsletter