SNAP Text scams showing up in Minnesota

COOK COUNTY, Min. – Cook County Public Health department say there is SNAP text message scams going around.

They say The Minnesota Department of Children Youth and Families has been alerted of a text scam.

This scam claims that all Minnesota residents qualify for emergency food relief.

The text asks recipients to click a link to claim funds.

Cook County Public Health warns people to not click the link provided.

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In Cook County you can contact the county’s Public Health and Human Services at 218-387-3620 if you have questions about benefits.