CalFresh EBT card suddenly canceled after benefits loaded - money disappeared!

This is definitely not normal. Someone at the county office must have taken action on your case. There are only a few reasons an EBT card would be canceled after benefits were loaded: 1. Suspected fraud (someone reported something) 2. Administrative error (county worker mistake) 3. System glitch (rare but happens) 4. Recent change in household (did you report someone moving out?) You need to contact your county worker directly ASAP. Don't just call the EBT card service - they only handle card issues, not your actual case.

omg this happened to me last month!!! turns out my ex somehow got access to my account and reported that I moved out of state (which I didn't). took almost 2 weeks to get it fixed and i had to bring ID and proof of address to the office. check if anyone might have reason to mess with your benefits

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This sounds like a system error that happened during the recent CalFresh system update. Several counties in California were migrating data last week, and we've seen a few cases where benefits were loaded and then cards got erroneously deactivated. You need to: 1. Call your county office and specifically request an "emergency benefit restoration" due to system error 2. Ask for an emergency replacement card if they can't reactivate your current one 3. Request expedited benefits (they can issue emergency benefits within 3 days if you qualify) 4. Get the name and ID number of any worker you speak with If they try to make you reapply or wait for the standard 10 days for a new card, ask to speak to a supervisor. This is their error, not yours, and you shouldn't have to wait for a fix.

did u check ur mail? sometimes they send notices bout card changes but most people dont read all that stuff. also check if ur SAR7 was due, they cancel benefits if u dont turn those in

I had something kinda similar happen but it turned out my card was expired and I didn't notice lol. Check the expiration date on your card maybe?

I work at a community organization that helps with CalFresh issues. What you're describing sounds like what we call an "administrative discontinuance" - essentially your case was flagged for some reason and benefits were pulled back after being issued. Common reasons include: - Income verification discrepancy (did you have a job change recently?) - Address verification issue (any mail returned to county?) - Household composition question (did anyone move in/out?) - Duplicate benefit issuance detected in system The fact that you saw the benefits load, then disappear, and have a canceled card strongly suggests someone took manual action on your case. You need to speak directly with your eligibility worker or their supervisor. If you can't get through by phone, consider going to the office in person first thing tomorrow. Bring ID, proof of address, and any recent CalFresh correspondence. Request an emergency replacement card while there - they can often print a temporary one immediately while you wait for the permanent one to arrive.

@original poster - were you able to get this resolved? I'm curious what happened because I want to make sure I don't encounter the same issue with my benefits next month.

Oh wow, glad you got it resolved! That fraud alert thing is scary - someone must have gotten your card info somehow. This is a good reminder for everyone to regularly check their EBT account online/app for any suspicious activity. Did they tell you how someone might have gotten your card number? Also, for future reference, do you know if there's a way to set up alerts for when your card is used outside your usual area?

So glad you got this sorted out @Laura Lopez! That fraud alert situation is really concerning though. For anyone else reading this thread, here are some tips to protect your EBT card from fraud: - Cover your PIN when entering it at stores/ATMs - Check your balance regularly through the app or by calling the number - Only use your card at reputable stores and avoid sketchy ATMs - If you notice any unauthorized transactions, report them immediately - Never give your card number or PIN to anyone over the phone It's also worth noting that if you're ever a victim of EBT fraud, you can request benefit replacement for stolen funds. The process varies by county but most will restore benefits if you report the fraud within 10 days of discovering it. Thanks for updating us on the resolution - it helps the whole community learn from these situations!