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EBT Theft Crisis in Solano County | Sacramento News
A staggering $6 million vanished from Solano County’s EBT program between 2022 and 2023 via sophisticated card-skimming schemes. Thieves cloned cards and drained accounts, leaving victims with little recourse—despite ongoing investigations by local agencies, arrests remain scarce and no convictions have been secured. However, a silver lining: thefts dropped sharply last year thanks to new chip-enabled EBT cards making skimming harder. Still, officials warn criminals will adapt—and the Board of Supervisors is staying vigilant, monitoring trends and collaborating with law enforcement to stay…
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