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'They're stealing from the poor': A major source of SNAP fraud robs recipients of millions

Published October 14, 2026 5:00 am • Updated October 14, 2026 5:00 am •
'They're stealing from the poor': A major source of SNAP fraud robs recipients of millions
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Organized criminal rings target SNAP recipients because of the government program's outdated security features. But upgrading the tech costs money and states' SNAP budgets are getting squeezed.

Organized criminal rings target SNAP recipients because of the government program's outdated security features. But upgrading the tech costs money and states' SNAP budgets are getting squeezed.

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