Yisroel R.

A new and alarming phone scam has hit the area, including many victims of the Jewish community, with reports increasing in recent days.

Scammers are calling people and claiming to be from the “EBT office,” telling them they must enter their PIN number to continue receiving benefits for the upcoming month. The callers create a sense of urgency, warning that failure to act immediately could result in a loss of benefits.

These calls are fraudulent and are designed to trick victims into revealing their PIN, which can then be used to access and drain their EBT accounts. In some cases, victims only realize what happened after their funds have already been taken.

Residents are urged to never share their PIN over the phone, even if the caller appears legitimate. Government agencies do not request sensitive information like PIN numbers through unsolicited calls.

Anyone who receives such a call should hang up immediately and report the incident to local authorities. Residents are also encouraged to spread awareness, especially among those who may be more vulnerable to this type of scam.