(Skimming and scamming SNAP EBT participants)....It is a major problem.

Card Skimming and phishing scams against credit card and debit card users is a serious problem. Scaming SNAP households is especially egregious. Those households depend on SNAP benefits to feed their families. Cindy Long, Administrator of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service says what the thieves are doing is deplorable. he said they are working with state and federal partners to protect the SNAP benefits. In the meantime USDA is encouraging SNAP participants to take actions that may help prevent card skimming. For example, keep your pin a secret. Never share your pin with anyone outside your household. Check your EBT account regularly for unauthorized charges. Check card reading machines to ensure there is nothing suspicious.. If you believe you are a victim of card skimming, report it immediately.