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Immigrant Mom Scammed by a “SNAP Shopping Group”

I know an immigrant mom with limited English who joined a WhatsApp group offering “SNAP shopping help.” The admin claimed they could “buy things she couldn’t easily buy herself.” She gave her SNAP card number and PIN, asking for chicken and rice. The next day, her balance was $14. The admin had used all $260, even posting receipts to brag: “If anyone else needs help, DM me.” When she tried reporting it, the staff said: “Since you shared your card info voluntarily, we can only document it. The balance can’t be restored.” She cried: “I just wanted meat for my kids. I don’t know the rules. I don’t know who to trust.” Others in the group said, “This happens all the time. Your mistake.” Poverty + language barrier + blind trust = disaster. #SNAPFraud #ImmigrantStories #EBTScam #SNAPStruggles #PolicyShock