EBT Skimming Devices Found at Albany Family Dollar
Officials discovered two card-skimming devices at a Central Avenue store used by hundreds of SNAP recipients.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Financial Crime
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Authorities located two EBT skimming devices at a Family Dollar on Central Avenue in Albany. County officials have launched an investigation to protect approximately 500 SNAP recipients who frequent the location.
Why it matters
The discovery threatens the benefits of hundreds of local residents, prompting urgent measures to secure accounts and investigate potential theft. Officials are working to identify if any benefits have already been compromised.
County officials confirmed the discovery of two devices and are actively verifying the status of benefits for 500 affected SNAP users. No arrests have been announced as the investigation into the benefit theft continues.
The players
Dan McCoy
Dan McCoy serves as the County Executive for Albany County.
The details
The skimming devices were found attached to EBT card readers at the store, which is situated near the Capital Green Apartments. Authorities are now reaching out to all impacted SNAP recipients and urging them to change their EBT PINs to prevent further unauthorized access.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: County Executive Dan McCoy announced the discovery of the skimming devices.
Legal Context
This discovery mirrors a rising trend of electronic benefit theft where criminals target card readers to intercept government assistance. Such cases have prompted increased scrutiny of retail payment infrastructure by local law enforcement agencies.
Residents who use this Family Dollar are encouraged to change their EBT PINs immediately to secure their funds. Those with concerns about their account status can contact local authorities for assistance.
The takeaway
Benefit recipients should regularly check their account balances for unauthorized transactions and rotate PINs frequently as a standard security precaution. Reporting suspicious activity to the county remains the most effective way to address potential theft.
Further reading
For more information on preventing fraud, visit the Financial Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WRGB.
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