Police say they are cracking down on EBT fraudulent activity happening all over the county and this type of crime is no stranger here in Arvin.
- Arvin police are intensifying efforts against EBT fraud linked to skimming devices.
- In 2023, three suspects were arrested for installing a skimmer at La Mexicana Bakery.
- Surveillance footage captured the suspects tampering with the card reader while distracting a cashier.
- Two arrested suspects skipped bail before their court appearance; the third suspect remains unidentified.
- Residents are advised to check card terminals for tampering before making payments.
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Law enforcement has seen a rash of thieves stealing funds from EBT accounts using skimming devices. It happened here in Arvin as well. Yet when the suspects were to be in court, they were nowhere to be found, apparently skipping bail…