A phishing scam is making its way across the Internet and the scammers may be targeting customers who receive SNAP food benefits and TANF cash assistance. Scammers seek to gain personal identifying information from individuals thought to be recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The scammers reportedly contact individuals via email and pose as representatives of a company that can reimburse SNAP food purchases.

SNAP and TANF customers should not provide any bank account information or benefits information to anyone requesting the information by email. Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) may request customers confirm personal information over the phone, but OKDHS staff will never threaten customers for information or request bank account information. OKDHS does not retain or have access to a customer’s bank account information.

Customers who may have been victimized should file a fraud report with local law enforcement.