Shapiro Administration Warns Of Potential SNAP Benefits Scam, Reminds Public Of Safe Ways To Apply For Assistance: https://bit.ly/3SvL6lv The scam involves an email from an “experience @ travelfoodstampassistanceforyou .com” address and implies that SNAP recipients may be eligible for a “settlement payment” if they fill out their personal payment information. This is a scam. “DHS will never ask for personal information in an unsolicited email, text message, or phone call. If someone is claiming to be from or affiliated with the Department and they are asking you for your personal information, it is a scam,” said DHS Secretary Val Arkoosh. “Please do not fall victim to identity theft. If you ever receive a suspicious call or text asking you for information about your benefits or for your financial information, please inform the DHS fraud tip line immediately so the proper authorities can investigate.” Please report any texts or calls about DHS benefits that seem suspicious by calling the DHS fraud tip line at 1-844-DHS-TIPS (1-844-347-8477). DHS does send informational text messages and phone calls to people who receive SNAP, Medicaid, and other benefits from the number 1-833-648-1964. However, DHS' text messages will not include: Details about a person’s benefits, such as the amount of SNAP they are authorized to receive, A request for specific personal information, and/or Links to unofficial sites; most DHS texts will direct people to dhs.pa.gov, COMPASS, or a site that ends in .gov or .org. Pennsylvanians who have questions about whether a call, text, letter, or other communication is legitimate should contact DHS’ Office of Income Maintenance: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx