Grocer networks broaden food stamp fraud scheme reach
Federal officials report networks of small grocery stores buy food stamps from recipients at 50 to 75 cents on the dollar then redeem them at full value. Stores ship coupons across states to hide large purchases, increasingly vigilant against looting as trafficking costs top $100 million annually.
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