Orange County cracks down on massive fraud involving EBT, CalFresh
Orange County authorities Friday detailed a crackdown on what they say is an organized crime scheme led by Romanian immigrants that target public assistance benefits recipients.
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‘Get me a check:’ Milwaukee woman charged with food stamp fraud appears in court
Katrina Weems faces multiple felony counts after admitting to selling food stamps on national television.
3 Metro Detroit people face felony charges in interstate food stamp fraud ring
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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Strategies for Reducing EBT Card Skimming for TANF and SNAP Programs
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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23ABC In-Depth: EBT benefits stolen from accounts
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.