You know what time it is: that moment when politicians spam your inboxes with requests for money.
And gosh darn it, sometimes, they deserve it!
Beto, take my money!
Warren, heres my debit card and bank account information!
AOC, heres my life savings!
How did he manage to do it?
How can you avoid falling victim to a similar campaign scam?
I am at least eighteen years old.
I am not a federal contractor.
If you dont see these rules listed anywhere, run away!
Again, run away!
This is likely designed to get you so you cant dispute the charge once you uncover the ruse.
Theyre giving you the option.
Well, that seems more like a strongly worded preference!
A legitimate campaign website should be persuading you to pay by one method over another.
These are typically secure organizations that collect funds online on behalf of the recipient.
If you dont see either of these as your intermediary, you should back away from the computer immediately.
These PACs often still donating to your desired causes, just in smaller numbers than youd imagine!
Open Secrets lets you see how every PAC has issued its funds to candidates.
Take a look at a PAC like theRepublican Majority Campaign.
Its a group dedicated to causes like lowering taxes and electing Republican officials.
This comes with the caveat some PACs do not contribute directly to candidates or elections.
You wouldnt necessarily find these funds reflected on a website like Open Secrets.
Open Secrets is not bulletproof, but itll still help you sift through the mud of questionable PACs.
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