Scammers are getting smarter and smarter all the time, and can now spoof any phone number they’d like.
So, I just need everyone to know that your local welfare caseworker does not care about your PIN. We will never, ever ask you for your EBT card’s PIN. It’s not our business and there’s no need for us to know.
We MAY care about your EBT card number, but only if you call us about an issue with your card and we’re troubleshooting. We will never, out of the blue, call you to ask for your EBT card number. And, again, WE DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR PIN. THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS.
If someone calls you and says they’re from your local social services/human services/etc. department and there’s an issue that requires you to disclose your EBT PIN, hang up on them and call your actual factual office to report the scam.
PSA
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