EBT fraud victims from June 3rd theft - anyone received their CalFresh reimbursement yet?

I had my benefits stolen on June 4th (probably same skimmer group) and just got my reimbursement yesterday - took exactly 19 days from when I submitted all paperwork. They don't notify you when it's approved, it just shows up on your card. Make sure you've submitted the EBT-2259C form with all transactions highlighted, and double-check that your police report included the case number. They rejected my first submission because I forgot to include the page with the case number.

mine got stoln to but on june 2 still hasnt come back yet either called them 5 times and they just say its processing every time!!!! This is rediculous how r we supposed to feed are kids???

I'm on the same boat as you. My entire June allotment ($1,030) was stolen on June 3rd from that massive skimming operation. Submitted everything required on June 5th. Called FOUR times already and they keep saying "it's in process" but can't tell me when I'll get my money back. It's ridiculous that they expect families to just magically survive without food for a month! Have you tried reaching out to local food banks? Catholic Charities and the SF-Marin Food Bank have been helping my family in the meantime.

I had mine stolen back in April (different skimming incident) and it took 27 days to get my money back. The system is sooooo slow! They don't care that people are going hungry while they take their time. Try calling your county supervisor's office - that's what finally got mine processed faster.

Have you tried using Claimyr to get through to an actual CalFresh worker? I was in the same situation last month and kept getting the runaround with the automated system. I found this service at claimyr.com that gets you through to a real person at the county office without waiting on hold for hours. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8. It helped me get my claim escalated to a supervisor who processed it within 48 hours. Worth a try if you're desperate!

The EBT theft situation is completely out of control in California! My neighbor and I both got hit in the June 3rd theft - they got her for $750 and me for $920. She got her money back yesterday, but I'm still waiting. When I called, they said the difference is she filed her police report online the same day it happened, while I waited and went in person two days later. Apparently they're processing claims in order of complete documentation. ProTip: File police report online IMMEDIATELY when you discover theft, even before calling EBT fraud line.

I work with a local assistance organization, and we're seeing tons of these cases right now. That June 3rd skimming operation hit hundreds of people across multiple counties. Here's what you need to know: 1. Yes, it can take up to 30 days by law (actually, up to 90 days if they need to investigate further). 2. The state has been overwhelmed with fraud claims, which is causing delays. 3. While waiting, you can: - Apply for emergency replacement benefits (separate from your claim) - Contact your county supervisor's office for help expediting - Reach out to local food banks (every county has emergency food assistance) - File a complaint with CDSS if it exceeds 30 days Also, make sure you've changed your PIN and are checking your balance daily. These skimmer groups often hit the same cards multiple times.

UPDATE: I finally got through to someone helpful at the county office! They told me my claim was approved yesterday and the funds should be on my card within 24-48 hours. They also said they're prioritizing households with children under the expedited process. For anyone else waiting - keep calling and specifically ask for your claim to be reviewed for expedited processing if you have children or vulnerable household members. Will update again when the money actually appears on my card.