At Least 40 Face Federal Charges in SNAP Benefit Fraud Schemes

EXCLUSIVE: Majority of the 40 defendants charged in Oregon $3 million SNAP fraud crackdown are illegal immigrants

"If you run fraud schemes that target our most vulnerable, your time is up," said Oregon US Attorney Scott Bradford.

At least 40 face federal charges in SNAP benefit fraud schemes

OREGON — At least 40 people face federal charges for conspiring to defraud the United States of more than $3 million in fraudulent SNAP purchases. Officials say the nationwide schemes involve stealing EBT data from cardholders, often through skimming devices, to make unauthorized purchases of SNAP-eligible goods. U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon Scott […] The post At least 40 face federal charges in SNAP benefit fraud schemes appeared fi…

11 people indicted in Oregon SNAP fraud schemes totaling more than $3 million since 2024

Oregon SNAP fraud ring stole $3M in food benefits

At least 40 people are facing federal charges for stealing more than $3 million in food assistance benefits from families across Oregon, Washington and California.

40 charged in Oregon EBT skimming ring targeting food benefits

U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford announced multiple new guilty pleas, 11 new indictments and major federal sentences in two large interstate fraud schemes involving stolen Electronic Benefit Transfer account information. The schemes involved stealing EBT card data—often through skimming devices—to make unauthorized purchases of large quantities of food stamp-eligible goods.

40 charged in Oregon SNAP fraud schemes targeting families and benefits

At least 40 charged in Oregon-led crackdown on SNAP fraud schemes that stole over $3M in benefits using stolen EBT data, involving multi-state indictments.