Fraud Surges in SNAP – Over One-Third of Agencies Report Spike in Identity Theft and EBT Skimming, Especially Among Multi-Program Systems
ATLANTA, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LexisNexis® Risk Solutions today released its third annual LexisNexis® Risk Solutions True Cost of Fraud™ Study for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Agencies and Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES). This authoritative study reveals the level and impact of fraud, including challenges, volume, and cost, as well as resources that SNAP and IES agencies utilize to detect and prevent fraud. In addition to analyzing the cost of fraud, the study explores the time and resources expended by SNAP investigators to prevent attacks and mitigate fraud and analyzes current fraud trends impacting these critical government benefits.
The 2024 study features a broad scope of integrated eligibility systems (IES), including:
The 2024 study was expanded to focus on SNAP agencies’ application processing time (APT) and payment error rates (PER) and the downstream impacts to beneficiary and case worker experience. The study also examined the degree to which SNAP agencies have implemented operational modernization features to support fraud detection efficiencies while minimizing delays and negative impacts to program beneficiaries and agency staff.
Key Findings:
“SNAP has become more crucial than ever as millions of Americans face the dual crises of hunger and soaring food prices,” said Haywood Talcove, CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions Government. “What is particularly alarming is the rise in highly sophisticated criminal tactics, with both domestic and international groups exploiting advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and bots to target critical government aid programs. Our latest study highlights the immense challenges agencies face—not only in preventing fraud but in modernizing systems to ensure that food assistance reaches those who need it most. As these threats evolve, so too must our defenses, because this is about more than just fighting fraud—it is about protecting the livelihoods of vulnerable families across the country.”
The 2024 True Cost of Fraud™ Study highlights the escalating costs of fraud for SNAP agencies, driven by sophisticated fraud schemes and outdated processes. Agencies that adopt a proactive approach—integrating modernization efforts with early fraud detection—are better equipped to lower fraud costs, reduce errors, and improve service delivery for beneficiaries.
Download a copy of the True Cost of Fraud™ Study for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Agencies and Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES).
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