Norman Uriah Simmonds, 33, of Lilburn, Georgia, and Steven Michael Jackson, 28, of Atlanta, Georgia, sentenced to federal prison for large-scale credit card theft ring.
Two men, Norman Uriah Simmonds and Steven Michael Jackson, were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a large-scale credit card theft ring. The scheme involved the use of ‘skimming’ devices at restaurants and retail stores to steal credit card account information from unsuspecting customers.
According to court documents, from approximately June 2009 to November 2010, the defendants obtained and possessed electronic devices referred to as ‘skimmers,’ which are capable of copying and storing debit and credit card account information. The defendants, some of whom were employed by restaurant and retail establishments, used the skimmers to copy and store debit and credit card account numbers from customers.
The defendants used the stolen account numbers to purchase things of value, including United States postal stamps from Automated Postal Centers throughout Georgia. The indictment also charged nine other individuals, all of whom have pled guilty.
Norman Uriah Simmonds was sentenced to serve 8 years and 6 months, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $107,324. Steven Michael Jackson was sentenced to serve 5 years and 1 month, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $33,254.
These sentences demonstrate the severity of the consequences for those involved in large-scale credit card theft rings. The scheme relied on local restaurant and retail establishment employees to steal credit card account information from unsuspecting customers.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Postal Inspection Service, and the United States Secret Service worked together to bring these defendants to justice. The cooperation of the impacted restaurants and retail establishments was also crucial in the investigation.
Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Cybercrime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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