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Three people in Metro Detroit face felony charges for their role in an interstate food stamp fraud ring. On Wednesday (May 24) search warrants were executed on eight locations throughout Metro Detroit, leading to the arrest and arraignment of the…
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Millions of food and cash assistance customers rely on cash transfers each month to meet their family’s needs. Much of today’s benefits available to families are deposited directly onto electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards that are assigned to customers. EBT…
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Recently those who receive cash aid and food benefits have been victims of electronic theft. The Kern County Department of Human Services says they have seen an increase in reports where the money is stolen from EBT accounts.

Mayra Ramirez is accused of allowing customers to swap SNAP benefits for cash at her Phoenix store.

One in every six Floridians receives food stamps also known as EBT cards to feed their families. In Tampa Bay alone, EBT spending added up to $2.5 billion tax payer dollars between 2013 and 2015.

FAIRFIELD, Ohio — State, local and federal agents armed with 19 search warrants and 14 arrest warrants came down hard on two local businesses suspected of massive food stamp fraud. Agents raided U.S. Beef and The Butcher Shop in Fairfield…
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