The LAPD said it's received thousands of reports of EBT fraud over the last six months, and that in some cases criminals are coming from other countries to steal EBT benefits.
"I don't use that bank," said Hernandez. Even more surprising, both transactions took place minutes after the money had posted.Ruja Ignatova: 'Cryptoqueen' on FBI's Most Wanted list scammed investors, went on the run
It's a troubling trend nationwide. Data from the California Department of Social Services or CDSS which administers EBT cards, show an alarming jump in thefts. Back in July 2021, the state was shelling out about $92,000 a month in reimbursements for EBT fraud, but by August of last year that number had soared to over $4 million a month.
Capt. Lopez said part of what makes the EBT cards so vulnerable is that they have magnetic strips and no chip. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is now asking for more money to make the EBT cards more secure. The CDSS, which is the agency that oversees the programs, said fraud makes up only a tiny part of its overall budget, but is launching and education campaign.
He also recommended using your hand to cover the keypad when you enter your pin, so cameras can't capture your number, and using Apple Pay or phone wallets if possible, and tap to pay when it becomes available on EBT cards.
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