# SNAP Benefits Go to 186,000 Dead People–And Stopping Them Might Be Difficult

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Podcast: [Epoch Reports](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-report-5157765)
Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In one case, the name of a 14-year-old shooting victim in Los Angeles was used for two decades to claim benefits, including SNAP, worth more than $280,000. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

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