However in today's society there are people who take advantage of the SNAP system and commit fraud. “SNAP fraud occurs when SNAP benefits are exchanged for cash” (Fraud). This is illegal because when people exchange their benefits for money, they can buy anything they want. Fraud is defeating the original purpose of food stamps which was simply to allow the purchase of food. Fraud is not only committed when people receive a refund, but also when people lie about how much money they receive each month. “SNAP fraud also occurs when someone lies on their application to get benefits or to get more benefits than they should get” (Fraud). People aren't the only ones who engage. Retailers can also commit fraud if they have abused the system and attempt to regain access. “SNAP fraud also occurs when a retailer has been disqualified from the program for past abuse and lies on the application to re-enter the program” (Fraud). SNAP continues to happen today, but the US Department of Agriculture has improved the combat system