Scam Alert: DHS Receives a Few Reports of Suspicious Automated Messages to SNAP Recipients – 11/14/2025

Posted on Nov 14, 2025 in Featured, Main, NEWS

DHS is notifying the public about a possible scam.

What happened?

  • A few SNAP recipients reported that they received a voicemail or text message that seems like a scam.

Was the voicemail from a real person or a recorded message?

  • Not a real person, an automated recording.

How many people reported this possible scam?

  • Three so far.

What is the real number vs the fake number?

  • The department doesn’t send out these types of messages at all.

Does DHS send out automated messages?

  • DHS/BESSED does not send out text messages or voicemails such as these.

Who can I contact if I have any questions?

  • Call the Public Assistance Toll Free Information Line: 1-855-643-1643 or email DHS at [email protected].

What does the text look like? See below: