In a local community group, a post popped up from a user named "Mike": "Selling $300 Blue Groceries. DM for prices." Most people scrolled past, but locals knew the code. "Blue" referred to the color of the EBT card. Mike wasn't struggling; he just wanted quick cash for a weekend trip. He met a buyer at a gas station, handed over the card, and texted the PIN. He thought it was easy money. He didn't know that USDA investigators browse public groups too. Two weeks later, Mike received a letter demanding repayment and a court summons. He had traded his benefits for pennies, and now he faces a felony charge. #SocialMedia #Scams #LawEnforcement #EBT #TaxpayerMoney