California reduced EBT fraud by 83% using advanced technology, including machine learning and chip-enabled cards.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — What started as dozens of complaints at the Human Services offices for stolen benefits evolved into the revelation of a years-long problem of EBT theft across California.

California officials are warning of a phony electronic benefit transfer mobile application that they allege is posing as a state-sponsored tool and trying to scam financial assistance recipients with ...

The state of California is rolling out something most of us probably already have in our wallets: plastic cards with a security chip. You know, the ones that allow you to insert or tap to pay at the ...

According to state data shared exclusively with KCRA 3 on Thursday, there has been an 83% decline in theft associated with ...

(FOX40.COM) – The California Department of Social Services announced on Tuesday that magnetic stripe EBT cards are set to expire as new EBT cards make their way to the Sacramento region. • Video above ...

Have you accidentally downloaded a fake app to your phone? The California Department of Social Services recently warned all county welfare departments that a bogus mobile application for EBT holders — ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California officials are warning EBT cardholders to beware of an app that’s posing as a state-sponsored tool and ...