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Protect your EBT card from skimmers, change your pin DCFS says

The Department of Children and Family Services alert those using EBT cards to change their pins after skimmers were found in the New Orleans area.

NEW ORLEANS — The Department of Children and Family Services alerted those using EBT cards to change their pins after skimmers were found in the New Orleans area.

The massive alert comes as "dozens of victims" report skimming daily, DCFS said in a release.

"Louisiana has added new security features to help protect your EBT card from skimming!"

You can use the LifeinCheck website to turn on the security settings here or call 1-888-977-1117 or 1-888-524-3578. (Not available on the app yet.)

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