Organized crime skims millions of dollars of EBT benefits from needy families

Written By Just Harvest

Radio Guest: Dan McCarthy, grassroots organizer for Pittsburgh-based Just Harvest

“Topic Discussed: According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, scammers take hundreds of millions of dollars a year from users of EBT and SNAP benefits, who are elderly, disabled or parents of small children. These benefits aren't replaced when they're stolen. Why is it so easy for hackers to steal EBT and SNAP card numbers? What could be done to stop the thefts? Why haven't state or local governments done more to reduce this fraud? How can listeners and EBT and SNAP users advocate for improvements to the program?”

Publish Date: 4-10-2026

News Outlet: Tube City Online

Two Rivers, 30 Minutes (Radio)

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