OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Human Services has been notified of an increase of card skimming activity nationwide affecting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) customers and others who use card-reading machines (Point-of-Sale devices) at grocery stores and other retail outlets. The agency believes more than 100 Oklahoma SNAP users have been affected. This fraudulent activity doesn’t just target SNAP customers, and can affect any customer who uses a credit, debit or EBT card on a tampered card-reading device. However, for those who rely on SNAP benefits to meet their food needs, losing benefits can have a devastating impact.
Oklahoma Human Services encourages the following actions to prevent card skimming and protect SNAP EBT benefits: All SNAP customers should change their PIN immediately by calling 1--888-328-6551 or visiting connectebt.com.
The agency expects a high call volume due to this issue. If you can’t get through by phone please use the web option.