Nancy Mace Says SNAP 'Wide Open to Fraud', Admits Less Than 1% 'Stole Benefits'

Nancy Mace Says SNAP 'Wide Open to Fraud', Admits Less Than 1% 'Stole Benefits'

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) called for stronger regulation on SNAP benefits despite admitting that in her state, less than 1% of those getting benefits “stole” from the program. Mace posted to X Wednesday morning in a now-deleted post warning that people were defrauding the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, colloquially known as food stamps. “Nearly 550,000 South Carolinians rely on SNAP, yet the system remains wide open to waste, fr…

SC Congresswoman wants EBT recipients to use a photo ID to reduce fraud

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A South Carolina Congresswoman wants to crack down on food stamp fraud. Republican Nancy Mace says in the first four months of this year fraudsters stole more than $102 million worth of food stamp benefits. Jennifer Schneck is in a tough spot right now, she doesn’t have a place to live or work. She’s hoping food stamps give her some cushion. “Hopefully, they’re going to rush it to me and within seven days, hopefully I should ha…