Dozens hit by Bridgeport SNAP thefts; lawmakers demand security overhaul
Lawmakers are pushing for advanced, secure technology to combat theft.
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More than 40 Bridgeport residents had their entire monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stolen, leaving many with zero balances on their EBT cards.
Lawmakers, including State Sen. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, are pushing for advanced, secure technology to combat the high-tech skimming and phishing methods used in the thefts.
