Scammers target SNAP, EBT card recipients: What you need to know

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Scammers target SNAP, EBT card recipients: What you need to know
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Officials are warning SNAP and EBT card recipients of a text scam targeting residents in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is warning residents of a scam targeting millions of people in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

Dr. Arkoosh said the DHS will never ask for personal information in an unsolicited text message, email or phone call.The DHS also said it would never ask for the following details in a text message:A request for specific personal information

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