Ogden, UT — As the number of thefts involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits continues to rise, both state and federal agencies are stepping up efforts to improve security measures. Many SNAP recipients, including Barton Gonzales, are voicing concerns about the safety of their benefits amid a growing trend of online fraud. Gonzales, a Utah resident, recently discovered his SNAP account had been emptied following a theft that occurred on his deposit day, despite his being in-state. “Now I’m paranoid every single day I use my card,” said Gonzales, who noted the emotional toll the theft had taken. When…
