5 Birmingham Women Arrested In Walmart Scam

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Five Birmingham women have been arrested as part of a scam that authorities say cost area Walmart stores more than $250,000. The scam, which has been widespread among Walmart stores across the country, is known as the "Cash Cash Scam" and involves fraudulent validation of prepaid debit cards. The U.S. Secret Service Financial Crimes Task Force announced the arrests of Ariel Mack, 26, Daricka Mack, 25, Andrea McCracklin, 32, Zipporah Davis, 20, and Denise Gamble, 24.

According to a report by Alabama Media Group, several area law enforcement agencies combined forces to investigate the scam, including the U.S. Secret Service, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Homewood and Birmingham police and the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office.

All were arrested last month on felony theft charges and released from the county jails on bonds ranging from $10,000 to $60,000. Their first court appearances are scheduled for March and April.
Police said additional charges are pending, and detectives are working to identify other suspects in this case.

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