Fraudsters are everywhere these days, lying in wait for when you are most vulnerable, waiting to separate you from your money. Scammers often target those who qualify for financial products and government benefits that use EBT cards, including SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
Unfortunately, SNAP benefit scams often surge during government shutdowns as scammers exploit fear, food insecurity and uncertainty about benefit disruptions. Communication from agencies may be unclear, leaving recipients unsure of how much they’ll receive — or if they’ll receive anything at all — creating opportunities for fraud.
