EBT Theft

EBT theft by skimming and scamming is on the rise!

Download the ebtEDGE app to a smartphone to protect your benefits:

  • With real-time tracking

  • Freeze/unfreeze your card

  • Stop online and out of state transactions

  • Reset your PIN

  • View the last 365 days of transactions

  • Order EBT card replacements

  • and more!

The ebtEDGE app is specifically for controlling and monitoring EBT cards.

BenefitsCal is different, is NOT an app, and is just focused on your CalFresh case itself.

What to do if your benefits have been stolen:

  • The forms to report loss are available on BenefitsCal.com and can be submitted that way too.

  • There are 2 forms to fill out. You can also download the EBT 2259 forms (for electronic skimming/scamming) here and the second form (EBT2259A) here.

  • Completed forms can be mailed or dropped off to any Humboldt County DHHS Social Services office location or faxed to (707) 269-3598.

  • If you prefer to complete the form over the phone, contact the Eureka Call Center at 1-877-410-8809.

  • Customers have 90 days from the date of loss to report the loss and turn in the EBT 2259 forms.