Georgia Duo Arrested for $21,000 U.P. Credit Card Scam

Two Georgia residents, Jonathan Daniels and Shanee Clark, were arrested for allegedly using fraudulent credit cards to scam more than $21,000 from multiple businesses across Michigan's Upper Peninsula, including locations in Menominee, Dickinson, and Iron Counties. The Michigan State Police, in collaboration with the Iron Mountain Police Department, launched an investigation after being contacted by a local business, which led to the suspects' vehicle being spotted in Auburn Hills, Michigan. A 'be on the lookout' alert was issued, resulting in their arrest at the Great Lakes Crossings Mall by Auburn Hills Police. Both were arraigned on charges including larceny by conversion, uttering and publishing financial transaction devices, and possession of fraudulent financial transaction devices, with bonds set at $30,000 for Daniels and $20,000 for Clark, both classified as habitual offenders. They are scheduled to appear in Dickinson County District Court in early June. The Michigan State Police also issued a public warning advising retailers to avoid offline transactions to prevent similar scams.