A text message claiming that a $34.15 transaction at “WM SUPERCENTER” using your EBT card was declined is being used by scammers to trick recipients into contacting a fraudulent phone number.
The message typically says:
“Bank Alert: A transaction of $34.15 at WM SUPERCENTER using your EBT card was declined. Reply Y if this was you. If not, to speak to a representative, call: 1 (800) 213-0432”
This is a scam text message. The scammers are attempting to make the message look like a legitimate bank or EBT security alert.
How the WM Supercenter Scam Works
The message is designed to create panic by suggesting someone has attempted to use your EBT card.
The scammer then provides a phone number and encourages you to call if the transaction wasn’t yours. Instead of connecting you with your bank or EBT provider, the number connects you to the scammers.
They may pretend to be a bank representative and attempt to obtain sensitive information such as:
- Your EBT card number.
- PIN.
- Bank account information.
- Social Security number or other personal information.
- One-time verification codes.
- Other information that could be used to access your accounts.
The scammers may also attempt to convince you to make a payment or transfer money to “secure” your account.
The Same Phone Number Is Being Used in Another Scam
The phone number 1 (800) 213-0432 is also being used in messages impersonating Newtown Artesian Water Company.
In that version of the scam, recipients are contacted about supposedly unpaid water bills and are pressured to make a payment.
The use of the same phone number for completely different supposed companies is a major red flag. It suggests that the number is being used by scammers impersonating different organizations rather than being a genuine customer-service number.
Do Not Call the Number
If you receive this message, do not call 1 (800) 213-0432.
Do not reply “Y” or provide any personal or financial information.
If you’re concerned that there really was an unauthorized EBT transaction, contact your EBT card provider or bank using the official phone number printed on your card or obtained from its official website. Do not use the number provided in the suspicious text.
What You Should Do
If you receive the message:
- Do not call the number in the text.
- Do not reply to the message.
- Do not provide your EBT card number or PIN.
- Do not provide bank details or verification codes.
- Block the sender.
- Report the message as spam through your messaging app or mobile carrier.
- If you already provided financial information, contact your bank or EBT provider immediately using an official contact method.
Final Verdict
The $34.15 WM SUPERCENTER EBT transaction message is a scam and should not be treated as a legitimate bank alert. The use of a suspicious callback number, combined with the same number being used to impersonate another unrelated company, is a major warning sign.
If you receive this message, don’t call the number and don’t respond. Delete it, block the sender, and verify your account directly through your bank or EBT provider using an official contact method.