Exposing SNAP Fraud: Cybercrime and Vulnerabilities

This chapter examines the alarming rise of fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), where cybercriminals exploit stolen personal information to obtain EBT cards and defraud the system. It discusses the security weaknesses that facilitate such crimes and the emotional toll on low-income families, particularly when benefits are stolen. The chapter also highlights the international scope of this issue, as criminals operate across borders, further complicating law enforcement efforts to combat these fraudulent activities.