Overview
- State officials report callers falsely claim benefits are on hold and ask for PIN verification, and the agency says it never requests personal data in unsolicited contacts.
- The Department of Human Services identified three numbers tied to the scam: 1-888-239-7710, 1-888-272-8720, and 1-888-737-6551.
- Anyone contacted is urged to report the attempt to the DHS fraud tip line at 1-844-347-8477.
- DHS notes that November SNAP disbursements are delayed until the federal government shutdown ends and funds are released to the state.
- For immediate food assistance, residents can call 211 or visit Feeding Pennsylvania or PA Navigate, and they should continue required renewals and changes reporting.