'They're stealing from the poor': A major source of SNAP fraud robs recipients of millions
Organized criminal rings target SNAP recipients because of the government program's outdated security features.
NPR reports: Organized criminal rings target SNAP recipients because of the government program's outdated security features.
But upgrading the tech costs money and states' SNAP budgets are getting squeezed.
This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include SNAP and They're.
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