Ohio’s Department of Job and Family Services has learned of a potential scam targeting recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Some SNAP recipients have been connected to a fraudulent customer service number and were asked to provide a …
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May is Public Assistance Fraud Awareness Month in Ohio, and HCJFS is spreading the word that “Fraud Costs All of Us.” Each year, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services disburses more than $2 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …
Read MoreMay is Public Assistance Fraud Awareness Month in Ohio, and HCJFS is spreading the word that “Fraud Costs All of Us.” Each year, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services disburses more than $2 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …
Read MoreThe early disbursement of food benefits for February has resulted in an increase in illegal sales of benefits. We have noticed and we are paying attention. ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Others are too, and sharing images with us. Selling …
Read MoreMay is Public Assistance Fraud Awareness Month in Ohio, and HCJFS is spreading the word that “Fraud Costs All of Us.” Residents of Hamilton County can report suspected public assistance fraud by calling HCJFS at 513-946-2217 or going to www.hcjfs.org/fraud or www.jfs.ohio.gov/fraud.
Read MoreHamilton County Job & Family Services’ communication team picked up an award last week during the Public Relations Society of America Cincinnati Chapter’s Blacksmith Awards.
Read MoreIntake interviews on public assistance cases will take place over the phone, rather than in person, starting July 17. This transition is happening for the convenience of the consumer, who will no longer have to travel downtown, pay for parking, …
Read MoreWhat happens when you get caught selling food stamps. Here are some examples.
Read MoreMay is Public Assistance Fraud Awareness Month. If you’re considering selling benefits or “stamps,” you should be aware that we are on the lookout for fraud and, if you are caught selling benefits, you will pay with a loss of benefits, and possible fines and jail time.
Read MoreA Hamilton County woman who tried to get some Christmas cash by selling her food benefits ended up losing those benefits for a year.
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