Lafayette, Louisiana (KLFY) – The 2024 US presidential election is impossible to ignore, and scam calls are becoming political.
Recent BBB Scam Tracker Scammers are reportedly using fake political fundraising calls to trick Americans into “donating” to their favorite candidates.
How this scam works is that you first receive a robocall from a recorded voice, possibly sounding like a potential presidential candidate, telling you that your rivals are raising a lot of money and that you need to donate immediately to help your favorite candidate win.
If you offer to donate, you’ll be transferred to a representative who will ask for your credit card information, but your money won’t be used to support political causes. Instead, the fake caller will steal your money and personal information and use it for identity theft. Be on the lookout for more versions of this scam as the 2024 election campaign heats up.
How to avoid robocall scams
- Screen the call. If you receive a call from a number you don’t recognize, do not answer. Even if the number looks familiar, be cautious. White Pages (a BBB accredited business) to see if they have a scam alert.
- Don’t respond to annoying robocalls. If you receive an unsolicited robocall that appears to be coming from a legitimate company, beware. Scammers Spoof your caller ID resultsBusinesses can only call via robocall With your written permissionIf someone calls you out of the blue, it’s most likely a scam. It’s best to hang up without answering the phone. Don’t say “press 1 to remove yourself from the list,” as this may convince the scammer that your number is valid.
- Sign up for the Do Not Call Register. While this step won’t stop scammers from calling you, it can reduce the number of legitimate marketing calls you receive and make scam calls easier to identify. If you’re in the United States, call us at 888-382-1222 or register online. inquiryIf you live in Canada, National Do Not Call List.
