Here's how to spot scam political robotexts and calls.
Is your phone ringing off the hook with political robocalls? Or getting lots of Text messages? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan says it’s about to get worse and some of them are just looking to scam you.Is your phone ringing off the hook with political robocalls? Are your text messages blowing up?Analysts predict it's about to get worse on election day, and a growing number of them are looking to dupe you.
"Instances of miscommunication, misinformation being shared that's generating suspicion by the voter of what is the actual truth, regarding polls being open, rules and regulations and the like," said John Haraburda, who heads up the TNS Identity and Protection Unit.Plus, he and the Better Business Bureau warn that scammers are also posing as political campaigns to steal your identity.
"Which includes, 'This is brought to you by this candidate, authorized by this party.' So without that communication recorded in that message, that’s actually an illegal robocall," explained Haraburda.The Better Business Bureau says these are the scams to watch out for:
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