Ocean County officials are urging residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to take proactive steps to protect their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards from fraud, as scams targeting these benefits continue to rise across New Jersey. Scammers are increasingly targeting EBT “Families First” cards, using skimming devices and other deceptive tactics.

“SNAP is a vital lifeline for many Ocean County residents, especially seniors and individuals with disabilities,” said…