NYC Family Loses $960 in EBT Scam as SNAP Skimming Protections Expire
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Odaliz Tavares shares the distressing experience of discovering that his wife's $960 EBT benefits had been stolen shortly after they were deposited. On the day of her visit to a local deli for groceries, their account indicated a transaction took place at a grocery store 16 miles away in Manhattan. This incident raises concerns about the security of EBT transactions and highlights the vulnerability of beneficiaries to potential fraud, as families rely heavily on such benefits for sustenance.
Odaliz Tavares reported that his wife lost $960 from her EBT account in a fraudulent transaction, despite shopping locally, indicating a possible data breach.
The Tavares family was left shocked when they learned their EBT card was used far away, as they initially thought it was safe to make local purchases.
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