CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reports a rise in card skimmer thefts, with five new victims coming forward this week. Local residents have fallen prey to thieves who drained their EBT benefits, with most fraudulent transactions occurring in New York.
Victims reported discovering their accounts emptied after inquiring about recent purchases. The surge in thefts has prompted increased scrutiny, with The Guardian investigating the growing number of cases across the Scioto Valley.
Efforts to obtain comments from the sheriff’s office regarding the status of the investigations and advice for citizens went unanswered. Residents remain on high alert, seeking ways to protect themselves from further financial harm.
To date, thousands of dollars in benefits have been stolen from Ross County residents.