Everywhere you turn, there’s another online scam. The fraudsters always pivot where the attention is and now that’s politics and elections.
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Beware of phony donation campaigns
Billions of dollars are pouring into the 2024 House, Senate, and presidential elections. I bet you’ve received a call or 10 from folks asking you to pull out your wallet. The pleas come in text form, too, plus there are videos, social media posts and DMs.
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Here are a few dos and don’ts for keeping your money safe.
- Do use a credit card. Checks and debit cards don’t have the same scam protections.
- Don’t give payment info over the phone. Find the official website and donate there.
- Don’t click links. That includes those in emails, texts or any other source. When in doubt, visit the …