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NYC Bodegas Allegedly Run as EBT Fraud Hubs, Federal Officials Say
politics1 hour ago

NYC Bodegas Allegedly Run as EBT Fraud Hubs, Federal Officials Say

A Secret Service three‑day operation across Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens uncovered 35 illegal EBT skimming devices and blocked about $36.5 million in potential fraud. Experts say many NYC bodegas operate as “EBT ATMs” to traffic SNAP benefits, with criminals skimming card data to create counterfeit cards; SNAP’s lack of itemized receipts and weak identity checks are cited as enabling factors. Authorities are advocating reforms such as chip‑enabled EBT cards and stronger verification, with NY Gov. Hochul planning a 2027 rollout, while Talcove argues arrests won’t fix the broader fraud network.

via Fox News|
#ebt-fraud#nyc-bodegas#politics
Feds Discover Nearly 20 Credit Card Skimmers in Baltimore Retailers
crime9 months ago

Feds Discover Nearly 20 Credit Card Skimmers in Baltimore Retailers

Federal and local authorities in Baltimore discovered and removed 22 skimming devices from nearly 500 retail locations during a two-day operation, aiming to combat the theft of EBT benefits and credit card data. The operation highlights the growing threat of skimming devices that clone magnetic strip cards, with efforts underway to transition to more secure tap-and-go technology to protect consumers and government benefits.

via The Baltimore Banner|
#baltimore#credit-card-theft#crime
EBT Fraud Leaves Rochester Residents Struggling
crime2 years ago

EBT Fraud Leaves Rochester Residents Struggling

Several residents in Rochester, New York, have been left in distress as their EBT funds vanished overnight in a major case of fraud. Approximately 200 reports of scam-related benefit theft have been received by Monroe County, with victims reporting hundreds of dollars lost in fraudulent charges. The charges have been made from unrecognized companies and in other states. The county has expedited benefit replacement applications and advised victims to closely monitor their transactions and seek a replacement card if compromised.

via 13WHAM-TV|
#crime#ebt-fraud#food-stamp-cards