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Virginia SNAP Benefits Under Attack | Richmond News
Virginia families are reeling as SNAP benefits vanish to fraud—thousands report stolen food aid, often right after renewal, leaving households with kids in crisis amid soaring grocery costs. Over $10 million vanished in just a year, and with federal reimbursements halted since December, states can’t cover the losses. EBT cards lack chip security, making them ripe for skimming. But relief is coming: Virginia’s new chip-enabled cards, launching in September, will encrypt each transaction to foil theft. Until then, lock your card when not in use—and watch for federal safeguards like transaction…
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