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EBT Card Stolen? How to Protect Your Food Stamps Benefits

What is card skimming? Card skimming directly copies card and personal identification number (PIN) information from EBT ...
WVEC

EBT 'skimming' scams are on the rise. Here's how you can protect your information.

HAMPTON, Va. — Law enforcement agencies and state officials are warning about a growing trend, SNAP “skimming” scams. Criminals are using illegal devices to steal personal information, and eventually ...
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How the SNAP EBT card works in supermarkets and online stores

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, is a key tool in supporting low-income individuals and families in the United States. Through this federally funded ...
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Lynchburg officials warning residents about EBT card scams

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The City of Lynchburg’s Department of Human Services is warning the public about a nationwide EBT scam that is affecting people here at home. Authorities said scammers are stealing ...
CBS News

Protect your benefits: New feature lets you lock EBT card to prevent fraud

Millions of people who receive public benefits in the Philadelphia area now have a way to protect those benefits from being stolen. In Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, those who receive ...
WGAL

EBT card lock feature combats theft

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is offering an EBT card lock feature to protect benefits from theft, following reports of EBT cards being intercepted and drained of funds.Video: WGAL ...