Ohio SNAP recipients must unlock EBT cards for online, out-of-state purchases

The change is part of an effort by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) to keep SNAP dollars secure.

Safeguards add extra layer of fraud protection for EBT cardholders

If you get SNAP benefits, you may have noticed some changes to your EBT card recently. Starting this week, Ohio SNAP ...
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Beginning Wednesday, ‘high-risk’ purchases will be blocked on SNAP cards

Beginning on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, all Ohioans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and making ...

New feature on Ohio SNAP cards will block online, out-of-state charges

Starting May 13, those trying to make an online or out of state purchase with a SNAP EBT card will have to remove a block put ...
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New Alabama EBT card restrictions aim to stop out-of-state fraud

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Starting next week, the Alabama Department of Human Resources is launching a new fraud prevention system to make sure that EBT benefits go to those who actually need them. As ...
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New survey reports out-of-state EBT theft on the rise in Pennsylvania, among other issues

(WJET/WFXP) – According to a new survey, Pennsylvania saw an increase in out-of-state benefit theft, among other issues ...