$600M in EBT Theft Reported and How Food Benefit Fraud Is Impacting Households

A new report highlights a growing issue affecting millions of Americans: EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) theft. In this segment, we break down findings showing an estimated $607 million in stolen benefits in 2025, largely driven by card skimming and phishing schemes. The data, based on a nationwide survey of EBT users, points to how widespread the problem has become—and the real impact on households that rely on these benefits for food assistance. This issue is distinct from traditional fraud and instead focuses on criminal theft targeting benefit recipients directly. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for updates #EBT #FoodAssistance #FraudPrevention #ConsumerProtection #Economy