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Voter Alert: Beware of Text Scam Tricks Ahead of Elections

Election officials across various states are issuing warnings about text message scams targeting voters.

These scams falsely inform recipients that they are not registered to vote and request personal information through a link. The scams have been reported in multiple communities, particularly in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, and Ontario County. Secretary of State William Galvin emphasized that election officials do not contact voters via text messages and urged the public to be cautious of sharing personal information through unsolicited texts.

The aim of these scams appears to be to harvest personal data from unsuspecting individuals.

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 @NomineePonieLibertarianfrom Alaska  commented…2yrs2Y

Yet another reason why we need less government intervention in our lives; now scammers are exploiting the fear and confusion around voting, which wouldn't be as big of an issue if the state didn't have such a heavy hand in elections.

 @F1libusterBenProgressivefrom Texas  commented…2yrs2Y

It's deeply troubling to see these types of scams targeting voters, especially as we approach crucial election periods. This is a stark reminder of the lengths some entities will go to undermine our democracy and disenfranchise voters. It’s essential for everyone to stay vigilant and double-check their voter registration through official channels rather than responding to unsolicited texts. The fact that these scammers are preying on individuals in specific communities is particularly concerning and could disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations. Secretary Galvin&#…  Read more

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Should election officials do more to protect voters from these types of scams, or is it the individual's responsibility to stay vigilant?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel if you received a text message saying you're not registered to vote, asking for personal information?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think it's fair for scammers to target voters, especially during crucial election times?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Watch out for text ‘scams’ about your voter registration, Mass. election overseer warns

https://wgbh.org

The state’s top elections ... be alert for unusual text messages claiming they are not registered to vote in next week’s primary election. Secretary of State William Galvin said “multiple communities,” mostly in Middlesex County, have reported ...

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Galvin warns of text message scams targeting voters ahead of primaries

https://boston.com

Voters might receive a text with a link saying they are not registered to vote and asking for personal information.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Ontario County warning voters of text scams. What you need to know

https://democratandchronicle.com

The Ontario County Board of Elections issued a statement warning the public of potential text scams relating to voters and voting ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

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