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WEBUSDA is aware of several reports of criminals using phony text messages that say a recipient’s SNAP EBT card has been locked. The text message provides a phone number to call for help. This is known as a phishing scam and is a type of fraud.
Protect your SNAP benefits from illegal card skimmers
WEBMay 30, 2024 · Protect your SNAP benefits from illegal card skimmers. With SNAP benefits, you use an EBT card to buy food at the store. But we’re hearing about scammers using illegal skimmers to steal card information, then grabbing your benefits for themselves. Here’s how to spot and avoid these scams.
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WEBThieves use the fake cards to purchase food and beverages from SNAP-authorized stores using stolen SNAP benefits. Card skimming can also happen to people using a magnetic stripe to make purchases with a credit or debit card.
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WEBDec 28, 2023 · Fraudsters can also use this information to make fake EBT cards, known as cloning, and make purchases with stolen SNAP benefits.
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WEBThieves use the fake cards to purchase food and beverages from SNAP-authorized stores using stolen SNAP benefits. Sophisticated computer programs are also used by criminals to access EBT card numbers and PINS.
EBT Card Skimming: What SNAP Recipients Should Know
WEBOct 30, 2023 · Card skimming isn’t the only way criminals can steal your SNAP EBT account information. In a scheme called phishing, thieves reach out via phone and text message to try to get you to share your card number or PIN.
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WEBSep 13, 2023 · Scammers are using a computer to call people who get SNAP benefits. They say they can give you more benefits, but that’s not true! They want to steal your personal information. They might call from a number like 1-855-892-9943.
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WEBJul 24, 2024 · Card information is then used to make fake cards (called “clones”) to steal money from accounts. Skimming can happen anywhere EBT cards are swiped. SNAP participants impacted by skimming often find out when they attempt to make a new purchase or check their EBT balance.
Report Fraud | Food and Nutrition Service
WEBCall (800) 424-9121 (202) 690-1622 (202) 690-1202 (TDD) Write USDA Office of Inspector General PO Box 23399 Washington, DC 20026-3399. Information about various scams affecting SNAP households is available on the SCAM Alerts page, and additional information about SNAP fraud is available on the SNAP Fraud Prevention page.
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WEBOct 26, 2022 · SNAP EBT Card Skimming Scam. Card skimming occurs when criminals install devices on card terminals to capture sensitive information. According to the FBI, more than $1 billion is stolen via...