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

NPR News·October 14, 2026·1 min read

Organized criminal rings are defrauding SNAP recipients of millions of dollars by exploiting the program's outdated security features. Upgrading the technology would cost money, but states' SNAP budgets are being squeezed. The fraud is a major source of losses, according to a report highlighting the need for modernization.

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