SC Social Services

*Please read all of the information carefully.*

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is implementing enhanced fraud-prevention measures to further safeguard Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and protect their benefits. *This is meant to protect the funds on your EBT card, not to lock you out of your account.*

Click the link for additional details: dss.sc.gov/news/south-car…

⚠️ ATTENTION: Due to the worldwide Microsoft server outage, SCDSS communications are impacted statewide as emails to and from our professionals may be delayed.

Please use the phone numbers on our Contact page for immediate assistance: dss.sc.gov/contact-dss/.

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