FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Arkansas Department of Human Services says it’s aware of an electronic benefit transfer card information scam used to purchase food in another state.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says hackers get people’s EBT information online or use skimmers in card readers.
Mary Franklin with DHS suggests changing your EBT pin before the fourth of every month and avoiding common PIN combinations.
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“Protect your PIN number. Don’t share it with anyone. When you’re using your pin number at a point of sale device, make sure that no one can see you, shield it with your hand. Those are things we recommend. We also recommend avoiding saving your e-b-t card information on an online website if you use your EBT card online,” Franklin said…