National Grocers Association

EBT Skimming: Deceptively Easy-How to Protect your Business and Your Customers
2025-10-01 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver)
This informational session will help grocers understand how EBT card skimming fraud occurs and the impact on SNAP customers and store operations. Participants will learn how skimming attacks are carried out, the warning signs to watch for, and practical steps to reduce risk. We will cover:

tools and techniques for visually inspecting point-of-sale devices
hardware add-ons and tamper-evident measures to secure equipment
an overview of the transition from magnetic stripe EBT cards to chip-enabled cards (insert/tap) and what it means for grocers.
