SNAP recipients surely want to protect their Food Stamps as much as they can. For your information, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program sends monthly payments to low-income families.
Therefore, any income reduction could be a big blow to their finances and health. The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance in New York State is warning about Scams but also informs of the EBT card freeze in this State.
EBT card freeze for SNAP in NY
Using the unfreeze or freeze feature in the State of New York if you have a SNAP card there. In this way, you will help your Food Stamps be more secure. Scam-related thefts are becoming more frequent all over the USA.
Basically, SNAP beneficiaries in New York should freeze their EBT cards when they are not using them. Hence, scammers will not be able to steal your money from your EBT card.
Then, remember to unfreeze your SNAP card at the checkout to be able to make the payment for your groceries. All you have to do is follow 4 simple steps to free it.
Steps to freeze your SNAP card in New York
If you have the EBTEDGE app, open it. Those SNAP recipients in the State of New York who do not have it should download it. It is available on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
After downloading and opening the app, sig in. Once you have securely logged in, tap on the action you would like to carry out. For example, if you have just made a payment with your EBT, tap on “Freeze/Unfreeze Card” section.
Then choose “Freeze My Card Everywhere” and then select “OK”. By doing so, you will avoid EBT card theft. The ebtEDGE app allows Food Stamp recipients to block transactions, and balance inquiries and purchases.
