Pa. Department of Human Services warns public of text message scam targeting SNAP recipients
Pennsylvania DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh said that the scam is coming by way of text messages to those recipients claiming that their EBT card has been deactivated. In the message, it directs the recipient to a number to call in order to reactivate their card.
Scammers target SNAP, EBT card recipients: What you need to know
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is warning residents of a scam targeting millions of people in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Officials warn Pennsylvanians about scam targeting SNAP benefit recipients
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Val Arkoosh says scammers are claiming that a user’s EBT card has been deactivated and directs the user to call a number to reactivate it. Officials say this is a scam and that DHS will never text an individual to say that an EBT card has been deactivated.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services warns text message scam targeting SNAP recipients
In the message, the scammer directs the recipient to a number to call to reactivate their card. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services said they will never ask for personal information in an unsolicited text message. The unhealthiest fast-food ...
Text scam possibly targeting SNAP users; here’s what you should know, how to report the it
Pennsylvania officials say a text scam may be targeting people who receive SNAP benefits. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh says the text claims that a user’s EBT card has been deactivated and directs them to call a number to reactivate it.
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Pennsylvania SNAP users targeted in new scam
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