Victim Of Stolen Food Stamps Answers 3

What happened? My nephew and I went to the same store and within an hour both of our food stamps had been taken from the card by some merchant in the state of California.

What would you like to see happen?

1.   Stronger Store Accountability – Require businesses to implement fraud prevention measures, such as encrypted EBT card readers to prevent skimming.

2.   Employee Oversight & Anti-Cloning Measures – Ensure businesses train employees on fraud prevention and prohibit unauthorized card cloning.

3.   Insurance Against Fraud Losses – Advocate for policies that allow food stamp recipients to recover stolen benefits through fraud protection programs.

How Others Can Help

1.   Encourage Stronger Fraud Protections – Support initiatives that improve security for EBT transactions and prevent unauthorized use.

2.   Raise Awareness About Scams – Educate recipients on how to protect their benefits from fraud, including avoiding suspicious transactions.

3.   Push for Legislative Action – Advocate for laws that require better fraud prevention technology in stores and insurance coverage for stolen benefits.