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my neighbor said the government can track everything u buy with ebt and thats how they catch people selling their benefits which is a FELONY just fyi be careful who u talk to about ur card
That's partially correct. The system does record where benefits are spent and for what amount, but not the specific items purchased. And yes, selling benefits is illegal and treated seriously. However, this is unrelated to the current discussion about theft via skimming. No one here is suggesting anything improper with benefits - we're discussing protecting legitimate benefits from criminals.
I just changed my PIN and set up text alerts for transactions! The worker at my county office finally called me back and confirmed there was a skimming operation they busted at several stores around town. She said they're working with the local police department and the USDA to investigate. She also mentioned they're planning to replace the affected clients' benefits but it could take 30-45 days for the funds to be restored. I'm checking my balance every morning now just to be safe. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
glad u got help!! did they tell u which stores to avoid?? im worried now
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Just to clarify some confusion I'm seeing here: P-EBT 4.0 benefits for children under 6 are being issued on a rolling basis through July 2025. Benefits are loaded to your P-EBT card (the special one, not your regular CalFresh EBT card). The strange cases where one child receives benefits before another in the same household typically happen when children are in different age groups or were added to CalFresh at different times. If you haven't received benefits by the end of June, then it would be worth following up with your county office.
Thanks for explaining. I found our old P-EBT card and still nothing on it, but sounds like I need to be patient. Will wait until June before panicking!
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this happened to my cousin last month!! she got approved for only $23 but didnt get the extra money. she had to fill out some additional form about her housing costs then they added the supplement like 3 weeks later AND gave her backpay for the missed month so dont worry!! youll probably get it all at once
That's really reassuring to hear! I did submit my housing costs with my initial application but maybe they need additional verification. I pay $2200 for my tiny apartment so that should definitely help qualify me for more.
Based on the new information about the "Pending Enrollment" status in your BenefitsCal account, that's almost certainly the reason for the delay. The system is waiting for final approval of your enrollment in the California Nutrition Supplement program. The good news is that these supplements are typically retroactive to your CalFresh approval date, so once your enrollment is processed, you should receive the supplement for October even if it comes late. Make sure to mention the "Pending Enrollment" status when you call. Please let us know what you find out after you contact them - it could help others in similar situations!
I will definitely update once I know more! Thank you everyone for your help. This community is amazing! ❤️
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Quick update on timeframes: I just checked the most recent CDSS guidance, and as of 2025, counties are required to process EBT theft claims within 5 business days for households that indicate a hardship. Make sure your son explicitly states he has no other resources for food when filing the claim. If it's been more than 5 business days with no resolution, he should contact his county's CalFresh supervisor directly.
That's really helpful information, thank you. It's only been one day so far, but I'll make sure he emphasizes the hardship aspect. Do you know if there's any recourse if they don't meet the 5-day requirement?
btw tell him to NEVER use his ebt card at any sketchy looking atms or card readers!!! thats usually how they get skimmed. i only use mine inside major grocery stores now
Good advice! He thinks it might have happened at a convenience store that had a weird card reader. Definitely a lesson learned for him.
Avery Davis
my niece had the same thing happen and it turned out her birthday made her switch categories or something?? like once they turn 2 they count differently than the babies or something. did your kid have a birthday recently?
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TillyCombatwarrior
Update: I finally got through to someone at P-EBT! The daycare had actually reported him absent for the whole month of April because of a system error on their end (even though he only missed that one week). The P-EBT worker put in a correction and said benefits for both missing months should be loaded within 10 business days. They're also sending me a letter confirming everything. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Anna Xian
•Great news! Make sure to save that letter in case there are any issues with the retroactive benefits being loaded. And set a calendar reminder to check his P-EBT balance in exactly 10 business days - if it's not there, call back right away using the reference number from the letter.
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Rajan Walker
•That's EXACTLY what happened with my kid too! The daycare's system marked her absent for weeks she was there. These programs need to communicate better!!! Glad you got it fixed.
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