Maryland is shifting to EBT cards that have chip technology instead of the magnetic strip feature that has proven vulnerable to criminals.
Since 2023, Maryland has lost $43 million to criminals who exploited the weaknesses in the EBT cards the state issued to families in need. Those cards provided funds under programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary A… [1348 chars]
Source: WTOP | Published: 2025-10-25T01:47:54Z
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