New York among the list of states hit hardest by SNAP benefit theft
How to combat and prevent theft of SNAP benefits? An issue impacting thousands of New Yorkers whose money they rely on to put ...
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A simple fix could stop millions in food stamp theft. Will New York commit?
For years, New York has been a hotbed for SNAP theft. While New Yorkers make up seven percent of SNAP users nationwide, they ...
People whose SNAP accounts hacked are out of luck after federal program expires
State law says a household may not receive more than two replacement issuances for stolen benefits in a federal fiscal year.
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Lawmakers Press State on Lagging Efforts to Stanch Food Stamp Theft
The social services commissioner says New York wants to join other states adopting more secure cards, but lacks funds for the ...
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Advocates rally to combat SNAP skimming
Officials, advocates and concerned citizens called attention to legislation meant to combat the skimming of SNAP benefits.
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Despite replacement cards, SNAP skimming persists
“It was completely wiped out.” According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a law allowing states to replace SNAP benefits stolen via card skimming, cloning and other similar methods saw ...
SNAP Recertification February 2025: What is the deadline to renew before losing your benefits?
Food stamps are being maintained and it has been ruled out that they will be included in the federal aid freeze list by the ...
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Judge issues warrant for arrest of New York man accused of stealing Ohio SNAP benefits
A Cuyahoga County judge issued an arrest warrant Monday for a New York man accused of stealing food-stamp benefits from Ohio ...