By Free Republic | Created at 2024-09-26 20:07:44 | Updated at 2024-10-01 04:16:43
4 days ago
Getting flooded with election texts? Here’s how to spot a scam.
Tampa Bay Times, MSN ^ | 8/2024 no specific day in the month given | Nina Moske
Posted on 09/26/2024 12:56:12 PM PDT by DallasBiff
At first glance, the fundraising message seemed innocuous.
“700% MATCH ACTIVE! Give now to help Kamala Harris and Democrats win!” it read.
But a quick search for the group that sent the text, Democrats United PAC, reveals a hazier story.
Since January of 2023, Democrats United has raised more than $2.5 million from small and large donors, federal records show. But it has given nothing to federal candidates, party committees or super PACs. Instead, the group has funneled most of its cash back into fundraising.
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TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: politics; texting
Hey! FReepers!
Help Fill The Tank!
How About It? Huh?
It Ain't Askin' Too Much
Ya Know....
Click here: to donate by Credit Card
Or here: to donate by PayPal
Or by mail to: Free Republic, LLC - PO Box 9771 - Fresno, CA 93794
Thank you very much and God bless you.
Well I have a "friend" who texts me everyday, she lives in West Hollywood and was all for the George Floyd riots, while her apartment complex almost burned down.
Now in her texts she wants me to call Arizona residents to vote for Kamala, she is way out there.
1 posted on 09/26/2024 12:56:12 PM PDT by DallasBiff
To: DallasBiff
Since January of 2023, Democrats United has raised more than $2.5 million from small and large donors, federal records show. But it has given nothing to federal candidates, party committees or super PACs.
You make that sound like a bad thing.
2 posted on 09/26/2024 12:59:27 PM PDT by econjack
To: DallasBiff
The only people getting money out of me via text were my kids. And they don’t even ask any more.
3 posted on 09/26/2024 1:00:10 PM PDT by Vermont Lt (Don’t vote for anyone over 70 years old. Get rid of the geriatric politicians.)
To: DallasBiff
any donation intended to a democrat that goes to an overseas scammer is fine by me.
4 posted on 09/26/2024 1:02:37 PM PDT by cableguymn (They don't want peace they want skeletons )
To: DallasBiff
5 posted on 09/26/2024 1:06:50 PM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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