Officials Nationwide are receiving increased reports of stolen food assistance benefits. Thieves are stealing electronic benefit transfer – or ebt – cards across the U. S. In Kansas, there have been fewer than 20 reports so far, but the crime appears to be spreading. The Kansas Department for Children and Families is now accepting requests for the replacement of stolen benefits, also known as SNAP benefits.
Officials say the food assistance benefits are being stolen through a variety of methods: card skimming, card cloning, phishing and other types of scam attacks. If you believe your food assistance benefits have been stolen, you should contact DCF immediately and they can help you with the recovery process.
