California Department of Social Services warns of EBT texting scam

EBT Customers are receiving a call/voicemail.from a number with a 916 area code.

"Hello this is a pre-recorded message from the California Department of social services the California Department of Social Services is aware of text messaging scam and I an EBT card information including pin numbers state and county officials with never request such information via text.

Please do not share any EBT information with anyone outside of your County welfare department for EBT customer service center. We are working closely with our county and vendor partners on additional security measures. If you have received a message requesting such information" and the message goes on to give lengthy contact information on where to send a screenshot and information if this happens.