The Secret Service does not just protect the president of the United States; it also protects New Yorkers who are scammed when they swipe an electronic benefit card (EBT) at an unsuspecting device. The Secret Service partnered on Wednesday with the NYPD and the USDA for a three-day takedown dubbed Operation Flagship. According to Special Agent Patrick Freaney, who leads the Secret Service’s New York field office, the initiative targets illegal debit card and EBT machines designed to siphon funds from users. More on this from AMNY.
