Scammers stole nearly $5 million from Alabama food stamp recipients in recent months. Here’s how:
Published: Dec. 06, 2024, 12:30 p.m.Scammers have stolen nearly $5 million in recent months from Alabama families who receive food stamps.
“The call sounded just like the Department of Human Resources, like they duplicated it,” she told AL.com. “They just kept calling and I didn’t know what to do. The awareness just wasn’t there at the beginning.” Price filed a police report and got a new card but she said it took about 20 days for a reimbursement to arrive.
DHR says it is processing reimbursement requests for families who were impacted, as long as they filed a report within 30 days of the theft.Change your PIN often: Change your PIN at least twice a month, including right before your benefit issuance date and after each use if benefits remain. If you fall victim to the following types of fraud, you may be eligible for replacement funds, according to DHR:Card cloning The department is also asking retailers to check their card payment devices and scanners daily for signs of tampering or card skimming devices.
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