Protecting the Poor: A Deep Dive into EBT Skimming and Solutions to Combat It

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards provide individuals receiving government assistance for food and other necessities a convenient way to access their benefits for purchases and cash withdrawals. Unfortunately, these cards have become targets for criminals who exploit them through a method known as card skimming. This paper examines why EBT cards are vulnerable to skimming and explores potential preventive measures