Crime & Safety
Shapiro Administration Warns Of Potential SNAP Scam
Anyone who gets a suspicious text about DHS benefits is asked to call the fraud tip line at 1-844-347-8477.
March 16, 2023
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Shapiro administration is warning of a potential SNAP scam.
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Pennsylvanians are getting texts that ask for EBT card information and claim their cards are blocked, regardless of whether they get SNAP benefits, Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Val Arkoosh said.
She said DHS will never send unsolicited or random calls and texts asking for information about an EBT card, SNAP, Medicaid or any other public assistance programs.
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