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SNAP Fraud $3 B Fuels Terror, Targets Dead, Skims Cards

6/29/2026

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Inspector General John Walk warned SNAP fraud has funded terrorist groups and criminal organizations.
The House Oversight Subcommittee hearing reported USDA data indicating about $3 billion in SNAP fraud.
USDA said 21 states declined to share information and benefits went to 186,000 deceased people and 442,000 Social Security numbers.
Walk warned criminals can install EBT skimming devices in seven seconds, letting thieves clone cards and drain accounts as benefits are deposited.

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Inspector General John Walk warned SNAP fraud has funded terrorist groups and criminal organizations.
The House Oversight Subcommittee hearing reported USDA data indicating about $3 billion in SNAP fraud.
USDA said 21 states declined to share information and benefits went to 186,000 deceased people and 442,000 Social Security numbers.
Walk warned criminals can install EBT skimming devices in seven seconds, letting thieves clone cards and drain accounts as benefits are deposited.