BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — What started as dozens of complaints at the Human Services offices for stolen benefits evolved into the revelation of a years-long problem of EBT theft across California.

California reduced EBT fraud by 83% using advanced technology, including machine learning and chip-enabled cards.

EBT theft is significantly down in California, new state data shows.

According to state data shared exclusively with KCRA 3 on Thursday, there has been an 83% decline in theft associated with Electronic Benefits Transfer.

The state of California is rolling out something most of us probably already have in our wallets: plastic cards with a security chip. You know, the ones that allow you to insert or tap to pay at the ...

State officials are warning consumers about a fake EBT app in the Apple App Store called "Ebt edge – food stamps" that charges users for a subscription. (County of San Diego) California officials are ...

(FOX40.COM) – The California Department of Social Services announced on Tuesday that magnetic stripe EBT cards are set to expire as new EBT cards make their way to the Sacramento region. • Video above ...

A 27-year-old man has been charged with stealing thousands of dollars in California public assistance benefits using fraudulent Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards at a Lancaster ATM, Los Angeles ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California officials are warning EBT cardholders to beware of an app that’s posing as a state-sponsored tool and ...