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Warning issued to millions on major SNAP benefits problem

A new report found a steep increase in the theft of SNAP benefits, drawing attention to the need for systemic security ...
Reading Eagle

SNAP users now can lock card to prevent theft of benefits

Pennsylvanians who receive public benefits now can lock their electronic benefit transfer card when they’re not using it to prevent theft of benefits. The cards, referred to as EBT, are used for ...
Winthrop Transcript

Massachusetts to Launch EBT Chip Cards to Prevent SNAP Theft, Protect Tax Dollars

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has started notifying Massachusetts retailers to prepare for this upcoming change by updating their Point-of-Sale (POS) system to accept the new chip and/or tap EBT ...
The Times Leader

DHS launches security feature allowing SNAP users to digitally lock EBT cards

DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, center, announced this week that DHS and the Office of State Inspector General launched a new security feature that allows Pennsylvanians who receive public benefits to ...
WTKR

Stolen SNAP benefits persist, VDSS hopes card lock feature will help

Benefits have been a topic of discussion in our nation's capital as lawmakers worked on a budget plan to curb government spending. This included suspending more than $1 billion in USDA funding. Some ...