Men linked to multi-state credit card fraud ring caught at Florence Sam's Club

Two arrested after police say they used stolen credit card numbers and fraudulent Sam's Club membership cards to purchase about $9,600 worth of merchandise from Sam's Club. 

According to the Florence Police Department, Jermaine Antonio Todd and James David Logan III are each charged with five counts of fraudulent use of credit/debit card and one count of organized retail theft.

Officers responded to Sam’s Club, located at 364 Cox Creek Parkway, on Tuesday after receiving a report from a Florence resident who stated their credit/debit card had been used without permission.

Police say Sam’s Club loss prevention personnel were able to identify the suspects through security camera footage.

Officers quickly located two men, Todd and Logan, near a large Penske box truck, where they were observed loading merchandise. Both were detained, and Florence Police's Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene.

The investigation revealed the suspects were using stolen credit card numbers and fraudulent Sam’s Club membership cards while mobile scanning items on their cell phones to make purchases.

Police say it was further determined Todd and Logan are connected to a larger organized theft ring operating throughout the southeastern United States that target several big box retailers. Additional Sam’s Club locations in Huntsville, AL, and Southaven, MS, have also been targeted by this group.

Following the incident, Florence Police commended the citizen who was vigilant with their bank account. Police stress the importance of paying attention to your bank account and remind you to call them if you see something suspicious. You can call Florence Police at 256-760-6610.