Kern County EBT users lose $2.5 million to skimmer scam
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — (KBAK/FOX58) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) users in Kern County have fallen victim to a skimmer ...
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EBT fraud and account issues remain a pressing concern for users in Kern County
As EBT fraud incidents rise, authorities are taking measures to educate users and resolve account discrepancies.
State, federal government to cover $6.8 million in benefits stolen in 2024 from Kern County EBT program
In 2024, 10,039 reports of stolen EBT were made to the Kern County Department of Human Services, totaling $6,832,990.
Missing jury duty scam calls on the rise: Kern County Superior Court
Tax season is here signaling the rise of cyber and phone scams in Kern County. Missing jury duty scam calls are the latest ...
Relay For Life Bakersfield hosting cancer survivor social and pancake breakfast Feb. 8
The 2025 Bakersfield Relay For Life is around three months away and the organization ready to celebrate cancer survivors this ...
Super-sized beef: Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s rap battle
Drake vs Kendrick Lamar is the biggest beef in recent rap history. It’s a fight that’s gone miles beyond the usual lyrical ...
Citrus thefts rise in Kern County; suspect caught with truckload of alleged stolen oranges
The Kern County Sheriff's Office has reported an increase in citrus thefts throughout the county over recent months. In January, detectives from the Kern County ...