{"id":27970,"date":"2017-09-01T13:55:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-01T17:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goebt.com\/card-processors-trick-c-stores-into-new-contracts\/"},"modified":"2025-04-02T12:48:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T16:48:59","slug":"card-processors-trick-c-stores-into-new-contracts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goebt.com\/card-processors-trick-c-stores-into-new-contracts\/","title":{"rendered":"Card Processors Trick C-Stores Into New Contracts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Be on the alert – there’s a new EBT scam in town, and they’re targeting goEBT customers. <\/strong><\/em>Recently, we\u2019ve had several retailers call us and ask if we were sending them updated equipment from another company. \u00a0Other retailers have asked whether we were partnering with other companies, and if they needed to send back their current equipment. These retailers reported receiving letters and emails from other companies telling them that they are being switched to a new EBT processing provider, and that their current provider is a part of the transition. This is a scam! We looked into this situation, and discovered companies using false statements to trick goEBT retailers into paying for their EBT processing services.<\/p>\n

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One such company is Northern Payments.\u00a0 We\u2019ve had several retailers reach out to our goEBT support team stating that they received a letter or a call informing them that they would be receiving \u201cupgraded\u201d EBT processing equipment and needed to return the devices they were currently using.\u00a0 Retailers are being roped into doing business with these companies that do not provide the same benefits as the ones they have with goEBT, and usually for more money.<\/p>\n

Please beware of any such calls, emails, or letters you may receive.\u00a0 Here are some things to keep in mind to avoid being scammed:<\/p>\n