{"id":629619,"date":"2024-08-03T01:03:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T22:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/4-election-donation-and-identity-scams-to-avoid\/"},"modified":"2024-08-03T01:03:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T22:03:00","slug":"4-election-donation-and-identity-scams-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/4-election-donation-and-identity-scams-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"#4 Election Donation and Identity Scams To Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a29a06c8602a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a29a06c8602a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/4-election-donation-and-identity-scams-to-avoid\/#Commitment_to_Our_Readers\" >Commitment to Our Readers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/4-election-donation-and-identity-scams-to-avoid\/#1_Robocalls_and_Text_Messages\" >1. Robocalls and Text Messages<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/4-election-donation-and-identity-scams-to-avoid\/#Make_your_money_work_for_you\" >Make your money work for you<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/4-election-donation-and-identity-scams-to-avoid\/#Thanks\" >Thanks!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/4-election-donation-and-identity-scams-to-avoid\/#2_Email_Messages\" >2. Email Messages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/4-election-donation-and-identity-scams-to-avoid\/#3_Fake_Websites\" >3. Fake Websites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/4-election-donation-and-identity-scams-to-avoid\/#4_Phony_Surveys_and_Polls\" >4. Phony Surveys and Polls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/4-election-donation-and-identity-scams-to-avoid\/#Now_Is_the_Time_To_Take_Precautions\" >Now Is the Time To Take Precautions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"\">\n                        <div class=\"article-thumbnail\">\n    <div class=\"article-thumbnail--thumbnail\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.gobankingrates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/politics-money-concept-red-blue-capitol-building_iStock-1414697648.jpg?webp=1&amp;w=675&amp;quality=75\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image main-post-image\" alt=\"Political Contributions &amp; Lobbyists - Super PACs and Political Campaign Donations.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" fetchpriority=\"high\">                <p>\n                    Douglas Rissing \/ Getty Images\/iStockphoto                <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<section id=\"commitment-to-our-readers\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"commitment-to-our-readers__title wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Commitment_to_Our_Readers\"><\/span>Commitment to Our Readers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group commitment-to-our-readers__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns methology-box is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"Font--Poppins Font--Body-l wp-block-paragraph\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">GOBankingRates&#8217; editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services &#8211; our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column methology-box__list is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns methology-box__list-item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:48px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.gobankingrates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/icon-20.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1994546\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"Font--Poppins Font--Body-l wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>20 Years<\/strong><br>Helping You Live Richer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns methology-box__list-item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:48px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.gobankingrates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/icon-experts-review.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1989830\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns methology-box__list-item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:48px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.gobankingrates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/icon__trusted.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1994547\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"Font--Poppins Font--Body-l wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trusted by<\/strong> <br>Millions of Readers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<p>For scammers, the goals of getting your personal information and money remain the same year in and year out, but the strategies used constantly change with the times. As the presidential election <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roaches, Americans will need to remain vigilant not only against voter fraud, but financial and identity scams. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese donation scams are going to manifest themselves in many different ways,\u201d said Shawn Waldman, CEO and Founder of cybersecurity consulting firm Secure Cyber.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>According to Tom Aldrich, Chief Revenue Officer at 360 Privacy, the ongoing stories (and how you interact with them) leading-up to November 5th will bring scammers out of the woodwork, using every tactic to target your data and cash. \u201cThere are financial, malware and credential-stealing scams that primarily prey on consumers and users, leveraging events and topics that are top of mind, such as election updates and donation requests,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\n        \n<iframe scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"ndfp\" style=\"margin-bottom:-30px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/products.gobankingrates.com\/pub\/70999a1e-3489-11ed-9a44-0a919b37cd73?targeting%5Bcategory%5D=saving-money&amp;targeting%5Bsubcategory%5D=savings-advice&amp;targeting%5Bkeyword%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btags%5D=&amp;targeting%5Binternal_id%5D=2412846&amp;targeting%5Bcurrent_internal_id%5D=1280037&amp;targeting%5Bpagetype%5D=article&amp;targeting%5Bpage_layout%5D=user-first&amp;targeting%5Benv%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btheme%5D=keep-your-money-safe&amp;targeting%5Bzone%5D=01&amp;resize=1\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/p><p>\u201cPolitical donation scams are when a scammer acts as a political candidate or political party and solicits donations \u2014 typically via phone, email or <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a>,\u201d said Truman Kain, a senior researcher at cybersecurity firm Huntress. \u201cScammers not only have your contact information and voting records; they also have access to most, if not all, of the data that advertisers use to serve you relevant ads online. Then it\u2019s just a matter of casting a wide net and waiting for the payments to roll in.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Emerging <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> can\u00a0save time, increase productivity, provide better access to information and even extend lifespans, but it comes with potential risks when placed in the hands of scammers using it for voter donation scams. \u201cAlthough political parties may not be aligned on all matters, the research finds that they do agree on one thing when it comes to cybersecurity: AI will have a negative effect on the outcome of this year\u2019s election,\u201d said Mary Mangione, associate global director at Yubico.<\/p>\n<p>\n        \n<iframe scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"ndfp\" style=\"margin-bottom:-30px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/products.gobankingrates.com\/pub\/4fb9e55e-a55a-45e2-a1d3-232479e72c8a?targeting%5Bcategory%5D=saving-money&amp;targeting%5Bsubcategory%5D=savings-advice&amp;targeting%5Bkeyword%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btags%5D=&amp;targeting%5Binternal_id%5D=2412846&amp;targeting%5Bcurrent_internal_id%5D=1280037&amp;targeting%5Bpagetype%5D=article&amp;targeting%5Bpage_layout%5D=user-first&amp;targeting%5Benv%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btheme%5D=keep-your-money-safe&amp;targeting%5Bzone%5D=02&amp;resize=1\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/p><p>As we shall see, scammers are deceitful, but they are also innovative and relentless and many pride themselves on sounding convincing and \u201cofficial,\u201d so you must be cautious. As such, Americans will need to know how to recognize a scam when they see one. Here are four types of donation and identity scams to look out for and some ways to protect yourself, according to experts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Robocalls_and_Text_Messages\"><\/span>1. Robocalls and Text Messages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Speaking to AARP, Dan Evon, senior manager of education design for the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News<\/a> Literacy Project, said, \u201cThe one genre of misinformation I\u2019m most worried about for the election is fake audio.\u201d Fake video might be easier to spot, but with a robocall, \u201cthere\u2019s not as many obvious red flags to indicate whether something is false.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"snippet-in-content snippet-in-content--gbr-text-ad-cau-2\">\n        \n<iframe scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"ndfp\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/products.gobankingrates.com\/pub\/70999a1e-3489-11ed-9a44-0a919b37cd73?targeting%5Bcategory%5D=saving-money&amp;targeting%5Bsubcategory%5D=savings-advice&amp;targeting%5Bkeyword%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btags%5D=&amp;targeting%5Binternal_id%5D=2412846&amp;targeting%5Bcurrent_internal_id%5D=1280037&amp;targeting%5Bpagetype%5D=article&amp;targeting%5Bpage_layout%5D=user-first&amp;targeting%5Benv%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btheme%5D=keep-your-money-safe&amp;targeting%5Bzone%5D=03&amp;resize=1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group newsletter-module-optin--container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group newsletter-module-optin--wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns newsletter-module-optin has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#fafafa\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center newsletter-module-optin--body is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"Font--Poppins Font--Headline-5-mobile Font--Headline-4 newsletter-module-optin--body-heading has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#0c653e\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_your_money_work_for_you\"><\/span>Make your money work for you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"Font--Poppins Font--Body-m newsletter-module-optin--body-intro has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#474747\">Get the latest news on investing, money, and more with our free newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"Font--Poppins Font--Caption-m newsletter-module-optin--body-caption has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#474747\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center newsletter-module-optin--body-image is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.gobankingrates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-phone-newsletter.png?webp=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2254219\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns newsletter-module-optin--success has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#fafafa\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column newsletter-module-optin--success--body is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-group newsletter-module-optin--success--body--msg\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.gobankingrates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/icon-envelope-success.svg?webp=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2254218\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left newsletter-module-optin--success-heading Font--Headline-2 Font--Poppins whitespace-nowrap has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#0c653e\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thanks\"><\/span>Thanks!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left Font--Poppins Font--Body-l newsletter-module-optin--body-caption has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#474747\">You&#8217;re now subscribed to our newsletter. Check your inbox for more details.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column newsletter-module-optin--body-image is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.gobankingrates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-phone-newsletter.png?webp=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2254219\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div><p>\u201cRobocalls and text messages are the two most popular methods of attack for these scams, but outreach through social media and other messaging platforms is becoming more common,\u201d said Kain. Although the Federal Communications Commission made voice cloning technology used in common robocall scams illegal after they were used before the January New Hampshire primary, AI technology is becoming more sophisticated by the day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSometimes, a real voice clip of the candidate is used in calls,\u201d Kain explained. \u201cAnd now with the rise of widely available voice cloning and deepfake tools, we can increasingly expect the cloned voice or likeness of candidates to be used in videos and robocalls.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Waldman feels that text messages will be even more pervasive during election time, as people have become numb to the oversaturation of robocalls. \u201cThese text messages might come in the form of a survey request or some other seemingly innocent request,\u201d Waldman noted. \u201cClicking on the link will then take you to a page designed to disguise itself as a legitimate donation page for your favorite candidate. Instead, it\u2019s going to be a fake domain and page that will scam you out of money and your personal information.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n        \n<iframe scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"ndfp\" style=\"margin-bottom:-30px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/products.gobankingrates.com\/pub\/4fb9e55e-a55a-45e2-a1d3-232479e72c8a?targeting%5Bcategory%5D=saving-money&amp;targeting%5Bsubcategory%5D=savings-advice&amp;targeting%5Bkeyword%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btags%5D=&amp;targeting%5Binternal_id%5D=2412846&amp;targeting%5Bcurrent_internal_id%5D=1280037&amp;targeting%5Bpagetype%5D=article&amp;targeting%5Bpage_layout%5D=user-first&amp;targeting%5Benv%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btheme%5D=keep-your-money-safe&amp;targeting%5Bzone%5D=04&amp;resize=1\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Email_Messages\"><\/span>2. Email Messages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThe quickest way to notice a scam, if you receive an email, is to hover over the sender\u2019s name to see the real email address,\u201d notes Adam Grant, partner at the creative law firm Grant Shenon. \u201cIf the name that appears is misleading, the actual email address will tip you off to where the message is actually coming from and will often be the greatest \u2018tell\u2019 that it is a scam.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of the most common types of scams is found on social media sites like Facebook, X and Instagram,\u201d according to Grant. \u201cThe post leads with a positive story about a candidate, and then asks the reader to click to donate. If you click, and don\u2019t donate, you should expect an endless stream of spam emails to follow with similar tone and content.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n        \n<iframe scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"ndfp\" style=\"margin-bottom:-30px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/products.gobankingrates.com\/pub\/70999a1e-3489-11ed-9a44-0a919b37cd73?targeting%5Bcategory%5D=saving-money&amp;targeting%5Bsubcategory%5D=savings-advice&amp;targeting%5Bkeyword%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btags%5D=&amp;targeting%5Binternal_id%5D=2412846&amp;targeting%5Bcurrent_internal_id%5D=1280037&amp;targeting%5Bpagetype%5D=article&amp;targeting%5Bpage_layout%5D=user-first&amp;targeting%5Benv%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btheme%5D=keep-your-money-safe&amp;targeting%5Bzone%5D=05&amp;resize=1\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/p><p>A good rule of thumb is provided by Aldrich, who urges Americans to question messages they are receiving and look for common scam identifiers like \u201ca sense of urgency, a request of ANY type of sensitive, personal information, misspelled words or use of the Cyrillic alphabet and the use of blurred images that lead you to click on the image to see the full picture.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Fake_Websites\"><\/span>3. Fake Websites <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thousands of fraudulent websites are built every day to try to lure visitors into giving away personal and financial information or download malware that disrupts devices and data. According to Israel Mazin, CEO and co-founder of Memcyco, a leading provider of cutting-edge digital trust technologies, \u201cNot only have cybercriminals been spoofing news outlets to spread misinformation and fake news about the election, but they have also been impersonating registration and donation pages to access individuals\u2019 personal data and funds.<\/p>\n<p>\n        \n<iframe scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"ndfp\" style=\"margin-bottom:-30px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/products.gobankingrates.com\/pub\/4fb9e55e-a55a-45e2-a1d3-232479e72c8a?targeting%5Bcategory%5D=saving-money&amp;targeting%5Bsubcategory%5D=savings-advice&amp;targeting%5Bkeyword%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btags%5D=&amp;targeting%5Binternal_id%5D=2412846&amp;targeting%5Bcurrent_internal_id%5D=1280037&amp;targeting%5Bpagetype%5D=article&amp;targeting%5Bpage_layout%5D=user-first&amp;targeting%5Benv%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btheme%5D=keep-your-money-safe&amp;targeting%5Bzone%5D=06&amp;resize=1\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/p><p>\u201cFor example, researchers found over 17,200 suspicious web domains related to Donald Trump,\u201d said Mazin.  \u201cThese included close misspellings of donaldjtrump[.]com, like donalbjtrump[.]com and donaldjtrump[.]top, and of official Republican fundraising platform winred[.]com, like winred[.]online and winred[.]today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, according to Mazin, \u201cRecognizing digital impersonation scams is not always easy, and many people fall for them, regardless of age or educational background. As such, be sure to only interact with trusted entities, and only through their official portals. Verify an organization\u2019s credibility by looking it up, call the official number to see if it matches the information provided, and manually enter web addresses instead of clicking email links.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Yinglian Xie, CEO and co-founder of DataVisor, agrees and suggests being ultra circumspect when it comes to fake candidate donation websites, or \u201cAI supercharging scams.\u201d \u201cTo validate a URL, ensure the domain name matches the official site and starts with \u2018https:\/\/,\u2019 said Xie. \u201cInspect the URL for unusual characters or paths, review site content for quality, and use online tools for reputation checks. Verify the SSL certificate by clicking the padlock icon, and compare the URL with links from official sources.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n        \n<iframe scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"ndfp\" style=\"margin-bottom:-30px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/products.gobankingrates.com\/pub\/70999a1e-3489-11ed-9a44-0a919b37cd73?targeting%5Bcategory%5D=saving-money&amp;targeting%5Bsubcategory%5D=savings-advice&amp;targeting%5Bkeyword%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btags%5D=&amp;targeting%5Binternal_id%5D=2412846&amp;targeting%5Bcurrent_internal_id%5D=1280037&amp;targeting%5Bpagetype%5D=article&amp;targeting%5Bpage_layout%5D=user-first&amp;targeting%5Benv%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btheme%5D=keep-your-money-safe&amp;targeting%5Bzone%5D=07&amp;resize=1\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Phony_Surveys_and_Polls\"><\/span>4. Phony Surveys and Polls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can\u2019t look at any information source without seeing dozens of poll results right now. However, if you choose to take part in a poll or survey or sign a petition, you\u2019ll need to be cautious about providing any specific identifying information. As AARP states, \u201cAge is one thing, your birth date is another. Decline to provide your name, address, email address, Social Security number or driver\u2019s license number.\u201d Or, as Kain recommends, simply ignore any requests to participate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFake surveys and polls are used to gather personal information or to carry out political donation scams at a later time,\u201d said Kain. \u201cThe personal information collected is used for identity theft and voter registration manipulation. Sometimes scammers will offer monetary rewards or other prizes for participation, but they will require you to \u2018just pay for shipping\u2019 by providing your payment information.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n        \n<iframe scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"ndfp\" style=\"margin-bottom:-30px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/products.gobankingrates.com\/pub\/4fb9e55e-a55a-45e2-a1d3-232479e72c8a?targeting%5Bcategory%5D=saving-money&amp;targeting%5Bsubcategory%5D=savings-advice&amp;targeting%5Bkeyword%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btags%5D=&amp;targeting%5Binternal_id%5D=2412846&amp;targeting%5Bcurrent_internal_id%5D=1280037&amp;targeting%5Bpagetype%5D=article&amp;targeting%5Bpage_layout%5D=user-first&amp;targeting%5Benv%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btheme%5D=keep-your-money-safe&amp;targeting%5Bzone%5D=08&amp;resize=1\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/p><p>No matter the scam, the best way to avoid an \u2018election\u2019 scam might be what Waldman recommends: \u201cListen to your gut, it\u2019s a free form of protection built into everyone. If it feels bad, it likely is.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Now_Is_the_Time_To_Take_Precautions\"><\/span>Now Is the Time To Take Precautions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2024, you should already be practicing good cybersecurity hygiene (not clicking on suspicious links; avoiding giving password or account information), knowing who you\u2019re interacting with (verifying legitimate websites and seller information; doing your research) and if making a transaction, being careful how you pay (never e-transferring $ directly to a seller; avoiding pre-paid gift card payment).<\/p>\n<p>Although most of the latest scams are twists on existing ones and the measures that have protected you for years still apply, be aware of any \u201cnew\u201d types of attacks during election season. Fraudsters know people are most vulnerable when they\u2019re desperate, scared or caught up with emotion, and they may use the growing tension of the election and pressure tactics to prey on their victims.<\/p>\n<p>\n        \n<iframe scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"ndfp\" style=\"margin-bottom:-30px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/products.gobankingrates.com\/pub\/70999a1e-3489-11ed-9a44-0a919b37cd73?targeting%5Bcategory%5D=saving-money&amp;targeting%5Bsubcategory%5D=savings-advice&amp;targeting%5Bkeyword%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btags%5D=&amp;targeting%5Binternal_id%5D=2412846&amp;targeting%5Bcurrent_internal_id%5D=1280037&amp;targeting%5Bpagetype%5D=article&amp;targeting%5Bpage_layout%5D=user-first&amp;targeting%5Benv%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btheme%5D=keep-your-money-safe&amp;targeting%5Bzone%5D=09&amp;resize=1\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/p><p>The time has come to take these scams seriously, whether there\u2019s an election being fought or not. It\u2019s up to you to update your cybersecurity. \u201cIt\u2019s important to re-think account security and move away from focusing on solely using a username and password to protect your accounts,\u201d Mangione says. \u201cPhysical hardware security keys (like Yibico\u2019s YubiKey) are proven to prevent even the most sophisticated phishing attacks as they require the attacker to physically have the key in order to login.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, now is the time to be extra cautious of the network you\u2019re using. \u201cWhen possible, always avoid public Wi-Fi and use other solutions such as a secured personal hotspot or VPN, which will make it difficult for third-parties to determine your identity or location,\u201d Mangione added.<\/p>\n<p>\n        \n<iframe scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"ndfp\" style=\"margin-bottom:-30px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/products.gobankingrates.com\/pub\/4fb9e55e-a55a-45e2-a1d3-232479e72c8a?targeting%5Bcategory%5D=saving-money&amp;targeting%5Bsubcategory%5D=savings-advice&amp;targeting%5Bkeyword%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btags%5D=&amp;targeting%5Binternal_id%5D=2412846&amp;targeting%5Bcurrent_internal_id%5D=1280037&amp;targeting%5Bpagetype%5D=article&amp;targeting%5Bpage_layout%5D=user-first&amp;targeting%5Benv%5D=&amp;targeting%5Btheme%5D=keep-your-money-safe&amp;targeting%5Bzone%5D=10&amp;resize=1\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/p><p><sub><em>Editor\u2019s note on election coverage: GOBankingRates is nonpartisan and strives to cover all aspects of the economy objectively and present balanced reports on politically focused finance stories. 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