
Criminals constantly develop new methods to steal money. Government assistance programs are a primary target. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides billions of dollars to vulnerable populations. Seniors living on fixed incomes rely on these EBT cards to survive. Unfortunately, thieves view these digital funds as easy cash. They deploy specific scams to drain the accounts of older adults. Understanding these criminal methods is the only way to protect your monthly food budget. Here are 5 EBT fraud tactics targeting senior benefits right now.