With the United States officially in the longest government shutdown in the country’s history, more than 42 million Americans are without food assistance benefits.

And as more than 800,000 New Jerseyans who depend on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, aka SNAP, benefits navigate the ongoing shutdown, Attorney General Matthew Platkin has warned the public to watch out for potential scams.

In a press release Nov. 3 , Platkin said that scammers could be impersonating SNAP representatives or other connected agencies.

These scammers may call, text, email or send a letter asking for card numbers, PINs or other personal information with the claims of helping unlock benefits or verify eligibility. Others may require fees for their supposed assistance.

No government agency or SNAP rep

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