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11/02/2022
Department of Social Services addresses rise in EBT fraud
KESQ Channel 3
The Riverside Department of Social Services is warning the public about a new scam targeting some of the most vulnerable people who rely on state benefits. According to DPSS, thieves steal more than 5 million dollars in statewide benefits every month with a method called “skimming”.
“Skimming” is when identity theft devices concealing cameras are installed on ATMs, point of sale (or POS) terminals and even fuel pumps to record people’s card information through holes as small as a pin hole.
This information is often stored on SD cards in the device or can be obtained through Bluetooth technology.
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