SNAP Text scams showing up in Minnesota

COOK COUNTY, Min. – The Cook County Public Health department says there are SNAP text message scams going around.

They say the Minnesota Department of Children Youth and Families has been alerted of the 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.