With the rash of benefit thefts from consumers utilizing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the PA Department of Human Services is suggesting recipients change their EBT card pins ahead of their monthly benefit distribution. The theft of benefits rarely happens right away but thieves wait until the monthly distribution occurs to steal benefits. Recipients can call DHS’ EBT Recipient Hotline at 1-888-EBT-PENN or use the mobile app ConnectEBT to change their PIN numbers. Consumers are also urged to take extra steps to ensure that where they are utilizing their cards for point-of-sale transactions do not have skimming devices attached. Read here for more tips.
