[DannyTN]

doesn’t the stolen money have to go to a registered EBT goods provider? Seems like it would be easy to trace.

[newzjunkey]

The funds could be trackable if the cards offer a statement that shows each transaction not just a balance. Doesn’t mean it reveals who stole the funds. IF they were stolen or whether it’s worth the effort for scarce police resources.

EBT cards were handed out like candy during covid. Schools gave them to students.

They don’t have chips and some retailers appear to allow them to be typed in of they don’t swipe. That might even be a government requirement.

Some people may be persuaded to type them in without the physical card present, like from a photo on a smart phone, or without verification of the card user’s identity. They are pin secure but pins are not that secure which is how we got to EMV chips on credit and debit cards anyway. I suspect relatives share ebt cards and unfortunately we know elder abuse is a real thing.

I do not like the idea of the government covering theft of ebt funds unless it can be truly shown they were stolen and there’s hope of recovery through prosecution. Unless there’s an insurance mechanism in place.

[just Grace]

Probably an inside job.

[dsrtsage]

“ doesn’t the stolen money have to go to a registered EBT goods provider? Seems like it would be easy to trace.”

Just find the parking lot with the greatest number of escalades