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HARRISBURG, PA — Two individuals have been charged in connection with an alleged multi-state card skimming operation targeting Electronic Benefit Transfer accounts, authorities said.
Multi-State EBT Skimming Scheme Leads to Felony Charges Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., this week joined bipartisan groups of lawmakers to reintroduce two bills aimed at tightening rail safety standards and strengthening cybersecurity protections for …
Senate Revives Rail and SNAP Safety Bills Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against two Pittsburgh business owners accused of orchestrating an alleged Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud scheme that investigators say diverted public …
Pittsburgh Deli Owners Charged in Sweeping $178K EBT Fraud Scheme Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania is alerting residents to a surge in scams targeting recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), where criminals use skimming devices to steal Electronic …
AARP Warns Pennsylvania SNAP Recipients of Growing EBT Skimming Scam Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan effort to combat theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits achieved a key milestone on June 9, 2025, as House Bill 1429 passed the …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Enhance EBT Card Security Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies, conducted a comprehensive operation aimed at combating fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …
USDA and Federal Partners Target SNAP Fraud in Landmark Operation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced new measures to combat SNAP benefit fraud, including a planned text message alert to warn recipients of the …
SNAP Benefits at Risk! Pennsylvania DHS Issues Urgent Warning on Skimming Scams Read More