February 17, 2025 at 14:27 ESTPA homepage
WATSONTOWN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Continuing a trend in our area, EBT card fraud has been reported by Watsontown Police.
On February 13, the Watsontown Police Department received multiple reports of SNAP benefits and cash assistance compromised by way of state-issued EBT cards.
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Police say a card-skimming device was found at a local retailer in Northumberland County.
The skimmer was located and removed in January and has only targeted EBT debit cards at this point according to Watsontown Police.
Police say victims should make reports to the issuing EBT or CAO offices and request to be issued new cards.
