The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services says fraudulent card skimming activities have been reported that have resulted in some Nebraskan’s SNAP EBT cards being compromised.
Skimming happens when devices are illegally installed on point-of-sale terminals and capture data of cardholders’ PINs. Criminals use the data to create fake cards and then steal from victims’ accounts.
Nearly 99 percent of unauthorized purchases detected are coming from outside the State of Nebraska. It is highly encouraged for SNAP EBT cardholders to visit ebtedge.com to register their EBT card and block out-of-state transactions.
There are important steps Nebraskans can take to help prevent fraud on their EBT account.
- Change your PIN often, and do not use common PINs for your account.
- Download the FIS ebtEDGE app on your mobile device or create a cardholder account at www.ebtedge.com and register your EBT card.
- Households can request a replacement card if they are concerned their account was compromised by calling 1-877-247-6328.
- Keep your PIN and card number secret. Do not share your PIN or card number with anyone outside your household. Cover the keypad when you enter your PIN on a machine.
For additional information contact ACCESSNebraska at the following numbers for assistance: