Food Stamps Being Sold on Craigslist, eBay

Internet creating new ways for food stamp recipients to convert them into cash

Food stamp recipients are turning the government handouts into quick cash with ads on Craigslist, despite efforts to stem fraud.

The federally-funded grocery assistance coupons—which are issued by states in the form of debit cards under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—are being sold on the online bulletin board as well as auction sites like eBay. FoxNews.com found several offerings at Craigslist sites around the country, where the sellers offered the welfare benefits at large discounts from face value.