SNAP, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is a federal program often known as “food stamps” that provides vouchers that can be used to purchase food and similar items by those with low incomes.

When this occurs, it is known as EBT fraud and can be prosecuted by the state under broader public assistance fraud laws. Unfortunately, some people are able to manipulate these systems and gain access to EBT when they aren’t qualified or use their EBT cards in improper ways. The money is provided via an electronic system known as the Electronic Benefits Transfer system, or EBT. One common program is SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides money for food and other nutritional items to those in need.

This may include help with medical costs, housing, or food expenses. Every year, millions of people in the United States rely on governmental assistance programs to help them survive.