New York City has supported nearly 95,000 low-income families who lost $47.7 million in SNAP and Cash Assistance benefits due to card skimming over 16 months. Despite previously issuing replacements for stolen benefits, a expiration of federal authority hampers further replacements under SNAP after December 2024, though Cash Assistance benefits remain replaceable under certain conditions. To mitigate EBT fraud, cardholders are advised to remain vigilant, such as inspecting card readers and changing PINs frequently.
"Across the country, benefits are being stolen from the people who need them the most, but New York City is leading the way in ensuring that people are made whole again with nearly $48 million in vital funds."
"While New York City previously offered replacements for stolen SNAP and CA benefits, federal authorization to replace SNAP benefits expired on Dec. 20, 2024, after Congress declined to extend the measure under the American Relief Act 2025."
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