Chapter
The Vulnerability of EBT Cards
22:28 - 24:50 (02:21)
This podcast discusses the vulnerability of EBT cards, the benefits cards that people on assistance use to purchase food, due to their lack of encrypted chips. This vulnerability makes it difficult to discern fraudulent activity and leaves low-income individuals susceptible to theft and exploitation.
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EBT cards, commonly known as benefits or SNAP cards, are becoming a frequent target for scammers.
22:28 - 23:43 (01:14)
EBT Card Scammers
Summary
EBT cards, commonly known as benefits or SNAP cards, are becoming a frequent target for scammers. These cards do not have the encrypted chips and fraud detection services that most credit and debit cards come with, making them easy targets for skimming devices and fraudulent transactions.
ChapterThe Vulnerability of EBT Cards
Episode789: The Runaround
PodcastThis American Life
Two officers escort the speaker to CBS to obtain footage of a woman who had been buying hundreds of dollars of baby formula from various stores.
23:43 - 24:50 (01:06)
Police, CBS, Surveillance footage
Summary
Two officers escort the speaker to CBS to obtain footage of a woman who had been buying hundreds of dollars of baby formula from various stores.