Over 40 SNAP recipients in Coos Bay, Oregon, were affected by EBT card skimming since November 8, with fraud spreading to other states.

A surge in EBT card skimming incidents has affected over 40 SNAP recipients in Coos Bay, Oregon, since November 8, with fraud reported in other states. Thieves used hidden devices on card readers to steal card data and PINs, enabling them to clone cards and make unauthorized purchases. Oregon officials, including Attorney General Dan Rayfield, have urged cardholders to use only official ebtEDGE tools, inspect terminals for tampering, protect PINs, monitor accounts, and report fraud immediately through ODHS or the ODOJ Consumer Hotline. Victims in Coos Bay are advised to file a local police report.