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Chip readers urged for SNAP food benefit cards
Original: Chip reader technology for SNAP is a worthy investment
A Nextgov/FCW opinion piece argues that equipping SNAP benefits cards with chip reader technology would be a worthwhile investment for the US government. The call reflects ongoing concerns about fraud and security gaps in the electronic benefit transfer system, which largely relies on older magnetic stripe cards that are easier to skim and clone.
Why now: Growing attention to fraud vulnerabilities in food benefit cards is prompting debate over whether the US should upgrade SNAP to chip-based security.
Evidence
- Chip reader technology for SNAP is a worthy investment · Nextgov/FCW
- Chip reader technology for SNAP is a worthy investment · Nextgov/FCW
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