Food Stamp Fraud: Penalties, Reporting & 2026 Rules
Food stamp fraud is the intentional misuse of SNAP benefits to obtain money, benefits, or goods someone is not entitled to. It includes lying about income or household size, selling EBT benefits for cash (trafficking), duplicate participation in multiple states, and retailer schemes. Recipients face disqualification of 12 months (first violation), 24 months (second), or permanent (third), … Read more