New app feature protects your SNAP benefits from being stolen
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has implemented a new feature to its ConnectEBT app to help prevent EBT ...
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Stolen SNAP benefits persist, VDSS hopes card lock feature will help
VDSS has rolled out a new feature on the official ConnectEBT app that's supposed to help. It allows users to immediately lock ...
SNAP EBT benefits down due to an outage, users not able to use cards
The SNAP EBT system experienced an outage on Thursday, with those enrolled unable to use their SNAP EBT cards.
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Food-stamp theft could be a $400 million annual problem, national report says
High-tech criminals are preying on low-income families in Northeast Ohio and across the nation. A new report says EBT theft ...
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'My children have nothing to eat:' SNAP fraud leaves victims with empty EBT cards
The Department of Social Services said they've released an app that can help SNAP recipients keep their EBT cards safe from fraud. It's an app called ConnectEBT, where you can lock and unlock your ...
Victims of SNAP, EBT fraud will no longer be reimbursed for stolen food benefits
Thieves have found a way to steal from people's SNAP accounts. The Illinois Department of Human Services told the ABC7 I-Team they are no longer able to replace the funds, leaving some families ...
With food stamp theft on rise, Pennsylvania advocates push for this solution
Data shows SNAP benefit thefts are on the rise nationwide, and advocates in the Philadelphia area are offering a solution.
Bipartisan bill in Ohio looks to protect SNAP funds from fraud with new cards
As Ohioans continue to be targeted by SNAP theft, a bipartisan bill looks to a possible solution. State Reps. Kellie Deeter ...