LexisNexis® Risk Solutions released its fourth annual True Cost of Fraud™ Study for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) agencies and Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES) on September 23, 2025. The report revealed a sharp increase in the cost and volume of SNAP fraud over the past year.
The average monthly rate of fraudulent SNAP applications and post-issuance cases has doubled since 2024. For every $1 in SNAP benefits lost to fraud, agencies now incur $4.14 in total costs, up from $3.93 a year ago, driven by the accelerated shift to digital channels and sophisticated EBT theft schemes.
Haywood Talcove, CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions Government, emphasized that fraudsters are exploiting digital channels and artificial intelligence, stealing identities, and leveraging sophisticated schemes to divert critical benefits. The study highlights that agencies investing in advanced fraud detection are proving it is possible to protect integrity while improving access to benefits.
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