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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2025 · 12 MIN

Thieves stealing millions in electronic food stamp benefits | Behind the Investigation

from Behind the Investigation with Atlanta News First

Families who’ve had their food benefits stolen this month are now finding out there’s no money left to replace them after federal funds to reimburse stolen benefits ended in December, but the fraud is increasing at an alarming rate. An Atlanta News First investigation found thieves are swiping millions in federal taxpayer dollars, while families across the country go hungry, and there’s no mandatory plan in place to make the cards more secure.

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Families who’ve had their food benefits stolen this month are now finding out there’s no money left to replace them after federal funds to reimburse stolen benefits ended in December, but the fraud is increasing at an alarming rate. An Atlanta News...

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