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Watch transactions, change PIN to protect SNAP benefits, staff member says
Summary
A staff member at a recorded meeting advised Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to monitor transactions, change their PIN frequently and never share it to protect benefits.
A staff member at a recorded meeting advised recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to monitor account transactions, change their personal identification number often and not share it with anyone, calling those steps the “number 1 way” to protect benefits.
The advice, offered during a meeting segment, urged routine account checks and PIN security as primary defenses against unauthorized access to SNAP benefits. The staff member said, “What's the number 1 way to protect your SNAP benefits? Oh, that's a great question. I would say to, watch your transactions, change your PIN often, and don't share your PIN with anyone else.”
The transcript contains no recorded follow-up actions or references to changes in agency policy. No specific programs, legal authorities, or reporting procedures were cited in the excerpt provided.
