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CBS Miami Investigates: South Florida man loses $2,800 in SNAP benefits fraud
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· June 15, 2026
· 1 min read
Food stamp fraud is costing taxpayers billions each year, and one South Florida man is the latest victim after losing over $2,800 from his SNAP account to thieves spending in another state. CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri investigates how easy it is for scammers to drain EBT cards, why getting those
Key takeaway CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri investigates how easy it is for scammers to drain EBT cards, why getting those funds back is so difficult in Florida, and what protections recipients can use to protect their benefits.
Why this matters in The Miami
The recent case of a South Florida man losing $2,800 in SNAP benefits to fraud is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of Miami-Dade County's most vulnerable populations. Many residents in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Wynwood rely heavily on these benefits to access basic necessities like food. The fact that scammers can easily drain EBT cards from another state raises concerns about the security of the system and the ability of local authorities to respond to such incidents. As the Miami-Dade County government and Miami-Dade Police work to protect residents from fraud, they must also consider the unique challenges faced by the area's large Latin American and Caribbean communities, who may be disproportionately affected by such scams. Protecting SNAP benefits is crucial to ensuring food security for these communities, and local leaders must prioritize measures to prevent and respond to EBT card fraud.
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Category: food ·
Published: June 15, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Food stamp fraud is costing taxpayers billions each year, and one South Florida man is the latest victim after losing over $2,800 from his SNAP account to thieves spending in another state. CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri investigates how easy it is for scammers to drain EBT cards, why getting those
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