Lynchburg saw a 21-fold increase in food aid fraud in August. Could new cards being issued by the state help?
Lynchburg experienced a 21-fold increase in food aid fraud during August. The state is considering issuing new cards with embedded microchips to help recipients who currently cannot recover stolen funds.
Embedded microchips may benefit recipients, who have no way to recover stolen assistance funds.
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