Since 2023, Maryland has lost $43 million to criminals who exploited the weaknesses in the EBT cards the state issued to families in need. Those cards provided funds under programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.

“We are desperately trying to move to modernize the technology to make sure that these cards are protected,” Maryland Secretary of Human Services Rafael López told WTOP.

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