The state is working on making purchases using EBT cards safer.
This year’s budget sets aside $7 million to transition to EBT cards that have a chip, which would make skimming scams less likely.
Locally, a number of residents at the Terrace Apartments had SNAP funds taken out of their accounts due to a skimming incident.
Officials say it’s also a good idea to lock your EBT cards when they are not in use.