The Providers Guide to EBT Theft in Pennsylvania

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My benefits were stolen off my EBT card. What can I do?

  1. Immediately contact your local office to report and request a new EBT card
  2. You may be able to apply for replacement SNAP benefits from your state. If you meet the eligibility requirements, complete and submit a Benefit Theft Claim Form.

What is EBT card skimming and phishing?

Skimming and phishing scams are on the rise. Scammers hide skimming devices on card machines to steal your EBT information and PIN as you swipe your card, or send fraudulent texts pretending to be the government.

Does Providers protect against EBT theft?

It is not possible for Providers to facilitate theft: we never save your EBT card number and never ask for your PIN. We also never share or sell your information without your consent. to learn more about how we protect your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

This page was written based on official government sources, and has been edited for simplicity.

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