ThatOwlWoman
Not Nice
The person would have to sell the entire card at once for whatever the balance is on it. Then have nothing the rest of the month. *eyeroll*
NewsMax Anchor Claims Americans Using SNAP Benefits to ‘Get Their Weaves’ Done
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The person would have to sell the entire card at once for whatever the balance is on it. Then have nothing the rest of the month. *eyeroll*
ThatOwlWoman
Not Nice
Nomad
Every trumper is a N4T.
There haven't been actual "food stamps" in decades.
SNAP benefits are loaded electronically onto EBT cards which makes fraudulent use for non covered items.
So you must've dreamed that or overheard your mother talking about it while you were still in your stroller.
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Retired Teacher
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Diogenes
Nemo me impune lacessit
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) fraud involving unauthorized sharing of EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card numbers and PINs often occurs when recipients intentionally allow or enable others to access their benefits, typically in exchange for cash or other valuable consideration.
This provides unreported (and untaxed) income that the illicit seller can use for any purpose.
This is distinct from theft or skimming, focusing on recipient-initiated assignment to unauthorized users.
Based on reports from the USDA, state investigations, and law enforcement, here are key known techniques:
1. Direct Verbal or Written Disclosure
Recipients share their EBT card number (usually the 16-19 digit track number on the back) and 4-digit PIN verbally, via text, email, or notes.
This is simple and low-tech, often done in person or over phone to family, friends, or acquaintances who then use the details for purchases at authorized retailers.
It's prevalent in close-knit communities where the recipient trades access for immediate cash (e.g., selling 50-100% of benefits value).
2. Physical Card Handover with PIN Instruction
The recipient physically gives the EBT card to an unauthorized person, either temporarily or permanently, while providing the PIN separately (e.g., written on a slip or memorized).
This allows direct swiping at point-of-sale terminals.
Investigations show this in cases where recipients "lend" cards to non-household members, violating federal rules that limit use to the authorized household.
3. Proxy Shopping Arrangements
Recipients disclose card details to a trusted intermediary (e.g., a store clerk or delivery service) who makes purchases on their behalf but skims off benefits for unauthorized parties.
The recipient might provide the number and PIN remotely via app or call, enabling the proxy to assign access further down the chain.
This technique exploits online grocery programs like those integrated with SNAP.
4. Digital Sharing via mobile apps or messaging
Using encrypted apps (e.g., WhatsApp, Signal) or unsecure SMS, recipients transmit card numbers and PINs to unauthorized users, sometimes with screenshots of the card.
This has risen with mobile EBT apps, where recipients screenshot balance screens including partial numbers, completing the share verbally.
Federal audits note this in urban areas with high smartphone penetration.
5. Trafficking Through Cash Conversion
Recipients collude with unauthorized persons to convert EBT benefits to cash at inflated rates (e.g., $1 EBT = $0.50 cash), sharing details for bulk transactions at stores.
The unauthorized user inputs the number and PIN at checkout, often in coordinated visits to avoid detection.
USDA reports highlight this in organized rings where recipients act as "middlemen."
These methods are substantiated by USDA Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigations, which in 2023 documented over 1,000 trafficking cases involving recipient sharing, leading to $100+ million in disallowed benefits.
States like California and New York have prosecuted hundreds annually using transaction logs to trace unauthorized PIN entries.
This provides unreported (and untaxed) income that the illicit seller can use for any purpose.
This is distinct from theft or skimming, focusing on recipient-initiated assignment to unauthorized users.
Based on reports from the USDA, state investigations, and law enforcement, here are key known techniques:
1. Direct Verbal or Written Disclosure
Recipients share their EBT card number (usually the 16-19 digit track number on the back) and 4-digit PIN verbally, via text, email, or notes.
This is simple and low-tech, often done in person or over phone to family, friends, or acquaintances who then use the details for purchases at authorized retailers.
It's prevalent in close-knit communities where the recipient trades access for immediate cash (e.g., selling 50-100% of benefits value).
2. Physical Card Handover with PIN Instruction
The recipient physically gives the EBT card to an unauthorized person, either temporarily or permanently, while providing the PIN separately (e.g., written on a slip or memorized).
This allows direct swiping at point-of-sale terminals.
Investigations show this in cases where recipients "lend" cards to non-household members, violating federal rules that limit use to the authorized household.
3. Proxy Shopping Arrangements
Recipients disclose card details to a trusted intermediary (e.g., a store clerk or delivery service) who makes purchases on their behalf but skims off benefits for unauthorized parties.
The recipient might provide the number and PIN remotely via app or call, enabling the proxy to assign access further down the chain.
This technique exploits online grocery programs like those integrated with SNAP.
4. Digital Sharing via mobile apps or messaging
Using encrypted apps (e.g., WhatsApp, Signal) or unsecure SMS, recipients transmit card numbers and PINs to unauthorized users, sometimes with screenshots of the card.
This has risen with mobile EBT apps, where recipients screenshot balance screens including partial numbers, completing the share verbally.
Federal audits note this in urban areas with high smartphone penetration.
5. Trafficking Through Cash Conversion
Recipients collude with unauthorized persons to convert EBT benefits to cash at inflated rates (e.g., $1 EBT = $0.50 cash), sharing details for bulk transactions at stores.
The unauthorized user inputs the number and PIN at checkout, often in coordinated visits to avoid detection.
USDA reports highlight this in organized rings where recipients act as "middlemen."
These methods are substantiated by USDA Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigations, which in 2023 documented over 1,000 trafficking cases involving recipient sharing, leading to $100+ million in disallowed benefits.
States like California and New York have prosecuted hundreds annually using transaction logs to trace unauthorized PIN entries.
AProudLefty
The remora of JPP
There is no evidence that they have been using SNAP benefits to get their weaves done
Yep. Fraud happens whenever money is involved, huh? The greater the money, the greater the fraud.
When the eight wealthiest people in the world, most are Americans, possess greater wealth than 3-4 billion, I’m not going to sweat that pissant transaction.
Trump has committed more fraud in his life than almost anybody, yet you don’t give a flying fuck about that.
Yeah. Nuthin' racist about that!They don't even try to hide it anymore
NewsMax Anchor Claims Americans Using SNAP Benefits to ‘Get Their Weaves’ Done
Right-wing NewsMax anchor Rob Schmitt claimed Friday that SNAP recipients use the benefits not to procure much-needed food, but to "get their weaves" done.news.yahoo.com
You don't know what the fuck you're talking about!Most Americans have never truly been hungry a day in their lives.
Those that have, know how to take care of themselves in difficult times.
If SNAP ends tomorrow, significant effects from it won't be seen for four to five months. By then the Churches and Charities will be getting the job done.
People will learn to make basic foods, like bean&rice soup, from basic, unprocessed staples. No, some people will not have Doritos and Soda. But they will have tea and hobohash.
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The biggest near term effect, is that Walmart will do less business, and maybe lay off a few people.
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The trump cult's "strength" is that they just don't give a fuck about anyone but themselves.
AProudLefty
The remora of JPP
Isn't getting weaves expensive? The most you can get out of exchanging food stamp for money is $100.
That must have been quite a few years ago. They stopped making Food Stamps over 25 years ago.
Do they also sell unicorns?
They sell things that do not exist, and buy stuff with the money? A fraction of zero is still zero, so they would get zero for the things that do not exist.
Finally someone who gets it.
AProudLefty
The remora of JPP
They do exchange EBT cards for money.
Not much money though. Certainly not enough for expensive weaves.
Not much money though. Certainly not enough for expensive weaves.
Proven over and over.
christiefan915
Catalyst
That reads like a Billy Joel song!
First you get down on your knees
Fiddle with your rosaries
Bow your head with great respect
And genuflect, genuflect, genuflect
Do whatever steps you want if
You have cleared them with the pontiff
Everybody say his own Kyrie, eleison
Doin' the Vatican Rag
Get in line in that processional
Step into that small confessional
There the guy who's got religion'll
Tell you if your sin's original
If it is, try playin' it safer
Drink the wine and chew the wafer
Two, four, six, eight
Time to transubstantiate
AProudLefty
The remora of JPP
Anecdotes are not proof. However people have been persecuted for the fraudulent use of SNAP benefits.
That said, hair weaves are expensive. How would they be able to pay for them with little cash they get off selling EBT cards?
$2400 = $1200 cash.
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