New Security Measure Will Allow Users to Lock EBT Cards, Prevent Theft

New security measure will allow users to lock EBT cards, prevent theft

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A new security feature will help those who receive public benefits lock down their cards to prevent thieves from getting access to their benefits.  The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) spoke about a feature that will allow electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to be locked and therefore prevent thieves from accessing their funds. EBT cards are often assigned to those who …

European nationals plead guilty to EBT card fraud in California

LOS ANGELES, California — Three European nationals have admitted to using cloned electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to steal funds intended for low-income Californians. The defendants, Ionut Calciu, 31, of Romania; Florian Serban, 51, of Romania; and Mohamed Hichem El…