Scam targeting food stamp users hits Henry County

HENRY COUNTY, VA – A new EBT Food Stamp scam has hit our area.

According to the Henry County Sheriff’s department, scammers will reach out to victims via text messages and say that their food stamp card has been locked.

To unlock the card, the scammers say victims must call a phone number provided by them.

Victims are prompted by a recording when they call that asks the victims to enter their card number and pin to unlock the card.

When the scammers have the information, the recording…