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Need help unlocking EBT PIN - Impossible to reach customer service!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my EBT card. I need to unlock my PIN but I'm not sure how to do it. Has anyone gone through this process before? I've been trying to call but the wait times are insane. Any advice would be really appreciated!

I found a way to solve EBT PIN unlock issue, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsdyuYluXlY

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Ugh, I feel your pain. I had to deal with this last month and it was a nightmare. Have you tried going to the EBT website? Sometimes they have an option to reset your PIN online.

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Thanks for the suggestion! I tried the website but it keeps giving me an error message. 😫 Guess I'll have to keep trying to get through on the phone.

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Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. The wait times are usually shorter then. Good luck!

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Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Has anyone else tried it?

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I was skeptical at first too, but it really worked for me. Saved me a whole day of being on hold. Worth every penny imo.

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$20 just to talk to someone? The system is so broken 🤦‍♂️

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I get it, it sucks to pay. But for me, time is money. I couldn't afford to sit on hold all day.

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Have you tried going to your local EBT office in person? Sometimes its easier to get things sorted face-to-face.

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I'm in the same boat rn. Been trying to unlock my PIN for days. This whole system is a joke. 🤡

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Preach! 🙌 The government needs to get its act together. We shouldn't have to jump through hoops for basic services.

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Here's a step-by-step guide that might help: 1. First, try the automated system at 1-877-328-9677. Sometimes you can reset your PIN this way. 2. If that doesn't work, call the EBT Customer Service number at 1-888-356-3281. 3. When you get through, you'll need to verify your identity. Have your card number and personal info ready. 4. Ask the rep to unlock your PIN. They might ask you some security questions. 5. Once unlocked, you can choose a new PIN. 6. If all else fails, visit your local DHHS office with ID and your EBT card. Hope this helps! Let us know how it goes.

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Wow, thank you so much for this detailed guide! I'll give it a shot and update everyone.

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MVP right here 👆 This should be pinned or something.

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lol good luck. i gave up and just applied for a new card. took 2 weeks but at least i didnt have to deal with their stupid phone system

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Has anyone else noticed that the EBT system always seems to have issues at the end of the month? It's like they're trying to make it harder for us on purpose. 🤔

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Omg yes! I thought I was the only one who noticed this. It's so frustrating!

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Conspiracy theory: they do it on purpose to save money 👀

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