Consumer Alert: Phishing Scam Targeting SNAP Participants

The New Hampshire Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human Services have issued a consumer alert regarding a phishing scam targeting SNAP participants. The scam involves fraudulent phone calls, text messages, and emails designed to obtain personal information from beneficiaries. This alert serves to inform participants and prevent them from falling victim to these fraudulent schemes.

SNAP participants are advised to be vigilant and not share personal information in response to unsolicited communications. The alert directs individuals to a press release from the DOJ for more details on the scam and how to protect themselves. While this is an alert and not a new regulation, it highlights a potential risk to a vulnerable population and emphasizes the importance of data security for public benefit recipients.