Pennsylvanians are advised to be aware of a potential assistance program scam.
Residents, regardless of whether they are recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), may receive a text message from a “[number]@dhs.pa.gov” saying there is an issue with an EBT card, according to a news release from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead. This is a scam.
DHS will never ask for information about an EBT card, SNAP, or any other public assistance programs by unsolicited or random calls or texts.
People are asked to report any texts or calls about DHS benefits that seem suspicious by calling the fraud tipline at 1-844-347-8477.
DHS does send informational text messages to people who receive SNAP and other benefits from the number 1-833-648-1964.
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