[PL-Directors] Please help spread the word: SNAP scam info

[CORNELISEN Wendy * SLO]

Hi all,

Sharing some resources in case you have patrons or students (or their caregivers) worried about a recent trend that has shown up in Oregon: skimmers at grocery stores. Most SNAP funds are distributed via EBT cards, which work like a credit card, but don't have the same chip technology. Scammers are stealing EBT card numbers and using those SNAP funds in fraudulent transactions across the country, leaving those in need without those few dollars.

There are several ways to protect an EBT card<https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/benefits/Pages/protect.aspx>, including freezing a card between uses, blocking out-of-state and online purchases, and changing PIN numbers. All of those steps are easier with internet access, a cell phone and digital literacy skills, none of which are universal.

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has put together a variety of resources, including these videos: Oregon Department of Human Services : Benefits Help Videos : Benefits : State of Oregon<https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/benefits/Pages/videos.aspx>. See attached flyer in English and Spanish (8 other languages are available via the link).

Thank you for any assistance you can provide to EBT users in your community.


Thanks,

Wendy

Wendy Cornelisen (she, her, hers)
State Librarian
State Library of Oregon
wendy.cornelisen at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:wendy.cornelisen at slo.oregon.gov>
Office: 503-378-4367| Mobile 971-375-3992
www.oregon.gov/library<http://www.oregon.gov/library>
[Title: State Library of Oregon]


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