The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has alerted counties to a fake mobile application that is targeting EBT cardholders. The app, called “Ebt edge – food stamps” and currently listed in the Apple iOS App Store, mimics the official FIS ebtEDGE Mobile App but is not legitimate.
The fraudulent app attempts to charge users a $4.99 weekly fee or $60 for lifetime access. California EBT cardholders should know that the state will never charge fees to access or manage their benefits.
Cardholders are strongly advised to download and use only the official, state-supported FIS ebtEDGE app to protect their benefits and personal information.
For questions or assistance, EBT cardholders can contact the customer service number on the back of their EBT card or visit ebtedge.com.