The FBI is warning Americans about election-related scams ahead of the US midterm elections in November. TechRadar reports that thousands of websites have been spotted preparing for the election season, including phishing sites, fake donation portals and Doppelganger clones.
The warning says scammers are using artificial intelligence to make campaigns more convincing, putting people’s finances and personal data at risk. One scheme asks people to invest in a campaign pool, promising a return greater than their contribution if a candidate wins. The article describes this as a new approach, distinct from similar schemes involving stocks and cryptocurrencies.
Other scams include fake political action committee (PAC) donation requests, where the money is kept by scammers, and websites selling political merchandise that never arrives after purchase.
TechRadar also describes mass text messages falsely claiming recipients are not registered to vote and that a deadline is near. People who follow links to fake registration websites may expose sensitive information, which could lead to phishing, further scams or identity theft.
The article adds that Iran, Russia and China are running disinformation and misinformation campaigns intended to polarize voters. It says similar campaigns were seen around the 2024 Presidential election, including claims about US support for Ukraine and election interference.
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