A Crossville resident reported to local police that state assistance benefits totaling $309.24 scheduled for November were stolen via an unauthorized out-of-state transaction.

The victim discovered a zero-dollar balance on November 2, 2026, after checking the account following the expected benefit deposit. A representative from the benefits provider informed the cardholder that a charge had been processed on November 1 at Gracianos in Schaumburg, Illinois.

The cardholder confirmed that no one else had access to the card or card number, the transaction was unauthorized, and travel to Illinois had never occurred. After visiting the local office, the resident was advised to file a formal police report to support an official fraud dispute.