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Operation SNAP Back and USDA crackdown on SNAP fraud at retail registers
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Operation SNAP Back: What the USDA Crackdown Reveals About SNAP Fraud at the Retail Register

USDA’s Operation SNAP Back took action against 170 retailers across New York City over alleged SNAP violations, including exchanging benefits for cash and accepting them for alcohol and other ineligible items. The crackdown is a reminder that what happens at the register matters—and that retailers can face serious consequences when SNAP rules aren't followed.

30 Oct, 2026

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