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“USDA seeks to curb fraud through EBT card security requirements”
USDA proposes chip and NFC EBT cards to curb SNAP fraud.
Key points
- USDA proposes upgrading state SNAP cards to chip and NFC technology.
- Rule also requires retailers to accept chip-enabled EBT transactions.
- OIG reports potential $322 million in fraudulent SNAP losses, 2022-2024.
- Eight people accused of cloning EBT cards, theft over $7 million in NY.
- Comment period open until December 22; costs expected but not breakdowned by entity.
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