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64 North Carolina Subsequent infractions may result in the case head being excluded from the Work First Cash Assistance payment. The children will remain eligible for the reduced cash assistance payment with an assigned protective payee. The case head will remain subject to the cash assistance time limits, program requirements and work requirements if applicable. In addition, efforts will be made to recoup any funds accessed or used in the restricted locations. Individuals who inadvertently use an EBT card at prohibited locations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure non-discrimination. When violations are identified, such actions are subject to applicable appeals procedures needed to meet due process requirements. The Division will determine on an individual basis and/or evaluate for good cause if benefits should be terminated for the whole family or adults only. Monitoring North Carolina partnered with Fidelity Information Services (FIS) and implemented a Fraud Navigator Alert Detail Report in February 2019. The Fraud Navigator Alert Detail report includes a Merchant Category Code (MCC) which blocks and intercepts EBT transactions attempted at risky locations, which are identified by their MCCs. FIS is currently blocking EBT transactions from casinos, gambling casinos or gaming establishments or any retail establishment which provides adult oriented entertainment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment. The Work First Monitor reviews the Fraud Navigator Alert Detail Report of any blocked transactions in the FIS ebtEDGE website using the Fraud Navigator tool.