The first time I saw her was near the self-checkout machines. She looked young, maybe mid-20s, standing in that suspicious way—close enough to observe, far enough to pretend she was waiting. As I scanned my groceries, she whispered, “Need help? I can make your bill cheaper.” I thought she was selling some membership. Instead, she pulled out two SNAP cards and said, “You send me cash, I pay your total.” My $42 bill (chicken, milk, bread) was suddenly paid with her SNAP card, and she asked me to Cash App her $30. I knew it was wrong. But the instant savings? It hit the weak spot in me. Later, I heard the store caught seven similar “helpers” that month. Some say it’s survival. Some say it’s fraud. I can’t forget what she told me: “I don’t have a job. This card is the only way I can turn something into money.” #SNAPFraud #EBTAbuse #GroceryStories #PolicyChangedMyLife #LifeInAmerica