SNAP fraud continues in Georgia, leaving families struggling to make ends meet months after reimbursement deadline passed
Hours after the Putnals received February 5 deposit, they said their balance was nearly wiped out; this wasn’t the first time ...
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EBT fraud crackdown nets local arrest while targeting foreign nationals
Ioannis Alecsopoulos faces multiple felony counts after allegedly withdrawing over $4,000 and attempting to take an additional $13,000 using fraudulent EBT cards at a Lancaster bank ATM ...
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EBT scam leaves local family dependent on food banks
EBT benefits fraud, or even any credit card fraud, can happen for a number of reasons, so always double check card readers and be cautious when inputting card information online. If you do face ...
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5 arrested on suspicion of EBT fraud at L.A. and Torrance ATMs
Arrests took place at ATMs in Los Angeles and Torrance, which the state Department of Social Services determined were top locations for EBT fraud, according to criminal complaints in each case.
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EBT fraud and account issues remain a pressing concern for users in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — As EBT fraud incidents rise, authorities are taking measures to educate users and resolve account discrepancies. EBT fraud continues to be a significant issue ...
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Los Angeles man charged in $13,000 EBT fraud scheme
The case underscores a growing problem in California, where EBT fraud has led to more than $100 million in stolen funds over the past year, according to the California Department of Social Services.
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Online and out-of-state EBT fraud surges in Utah, impacting families reliant on benefits
ST. GEORGE, Utah (KUTV) — Since the expiration of a federal reimbursement program in December 2024, Utah has seen a surge in EBT fraud cases, leaving victims with little recourse. According to ...
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Law enforcement checks 879 businesses for skimming devices in DMV area
and the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department worked together on an operation preventing payment card skimming and Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) fraud in the DMV. Skimming is used to capture a ...
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Arvin police crackdown on skimming devices in local bakery fraud case
Arvin police are intensifying efforts against EBT fraud linked to skimming devices. In 2023, three suspects were arrested for installing a skimmer at La Mexicana Bakery. Surveillance footage ...
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As SNAP fraud spikes, DHS takes proactive efforts to protect Pennsylvanians
1—WILKES-BARRE — The Department of Human Services (DHS) this week announced plans for an upcoming text message alert warning Pennsylvanians of recent increases nationwide of SNAP fraud ...
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Food stamp fraud rampant in US, costing millions. How to protect yourself now.
That leaves food stamp fraud victims with little option but to do the best they can to protect their benefits moving forward. That’s not easy. In 2024, Propel, an organization helping low-income ...