Protect Yourself From Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Fraud.
Do you suspect your EBT benefits card was accessed or used without your consent?
Don’t delay! Cancel your card immediately, and order a new EBT card today.
- Call Maryland EBT at 1-800-997-2222 to report the card stolen, and request a new EBT card; 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
- Change your Person Identification Number (PIN).
- You can also set up an appointment at your local department of social services (LDSS) by calling the DHS Call Center at 1-800-322-6347 to pick up an EBT vault card.
Protect Yourself from Electronic Transfer Benefits Fraud
The Maryland Department of Human Services wants to alert you to recent telephone, email, and text message scams targeting individuals, families and seniors who receive public benefits like SNAP and Cash Assistance, and ways to protect yourself from fraud.
Criminals send SMS messages suggesting that the EBT recipient’s card is blocked, and that the recipient should call a fraudulent toll free number to verify their account. An interactive message on the fraud line instructs callers to enter their EBT card number and other personal information.
