Since the uncovered problems about Illinois SNAP Benefits fraud using link card draining in 2022, many beneficiaries said the scheme happened to them. Experts suggested that more security measures are needed.
Illinois SNAP Benefits are being drained by fraudsters using link cards
In 2022, many beneficiaries said their Illinois SNAP Benefits card was used by fraudsters who used the link card. The experts said more security measures are needed to prevent this problem again.
Some residents are devastated during Christmas after knowing that their Illinois SNAP Benefits card has transactions made at New York Stores that are strange to them. They reported the fraud, and the officer from Human Resource Illinois informed them that the money lost was not refundable.
The same groups are getting money from Illinois SNAP Benefits cards and unemployed insurance using fraud and card skimming. The criminals are putting skimmers on card machines.
The Human Resources of Illinois launched a SNAP fraud unit
The SNAP fraud unit will cater to all fraud reports from Illinois SNAP Benefits card holders and track them.
The USDA conducted educational seminars to remind Illinois SNAP Benefits claimers about fraud and card skimming.
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