Food stamp fraud is on the rise causing even more hardship for some who need help the most. One victim reached out to WPTV Anchor Hollani Davis after he says someone stole his EBT benefits, also known as SNAP benefits.
Victim of food stamp fraud says benefits used in Texas
When Pieter Cleveland said he called the state hotline to report the theft, he said he was told the money was spent in Texas, even though he, nor his card, had left Florida.
“I’ve talked to some friends in Alabama and Georgia and it’s happened to them, so it’s not just here,” said Cleveland.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said between the tail end of 2024 and the first few months of 2025, it’s seen the largest rise in SNAP thefts. The number has jumped from nearly 440,000 cases to almost 700,000 cases…