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TKPD News Release: August 23, 2024

Posted on August 23, 2024


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NEWS RELEASE

DATE REPORTED:  Wednesday, August 21, 2024

LOCATION OCCURRED:  Township of Kalamazoo

INCIDENT SUMMARY:  Over the past two weeks, the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department has responded to numerous fraud complaints from Township of Kalamazoo residents.  Residents are reporting fraud involving their EBT/SNAP card numbers being compromised while still in possession of their card. This type of crime usually involves illegal skimming devices placed on point of service (POS) terminals. TKPD Detectives contacted the State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and were provided the following information for victims:

MDHHS advises the following to prevent further fraudulent activity:

Download the application EBT Edge mobile app for Apple or Android 

From the app, users are able to:

  • Review their transaction history
  • Block out-of-state purchases
  • Block internet purchases
  • Lock their card to deny all activity and any future transactions

MDHHS will never send emails or text messages regarding “locked” cards or ask for your PIN.

EBT customer service can be reached by phone number (888) 678-8914.

These complaints remain under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100 or the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department at (269) 381-0391.

ASSISTING AGENCIES: MDHHS

FOR NEWS RELEASE BEGINNING: DATE:  August 23, 2024                    TIME: 9:00 a.m.

AUTHOR: Detective Sergeant Georgeann Ergang

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