Oklahoma woman loses SNAP benefits to scam minutes after deposit, not reimbursed after replacement program expired
Summary
An Oklahoma woman fell victim to a SNAP benefits scam in April 2025, losing her benefits minutes after they were deposited into her account. The funds were spent at grocery stores in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and she discovered the theft when she tried to make a purchase. The woman, who relies on the benefits with her disabled daughter, was issued a new card with a new PIN but was not reimbursed for the stolen money. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services stated that the funds are not insured or reimbursable, as the program that replaced stolen benefits had expired in December 2024.
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