Political Robocalls and Deepfake Election Scams

Political robocalls are technically legal under the TCPA if made by political organizations — but voter-suppression robocalls (with false poll locations, fake voting dates, or AI-cloned candidate voices) are illegal and increasingly common around US elections.

Warning signs

• Calls claiming polls have moved, been cancelled, or changed dates.
• AI-generated voices of candidates urging you not to vote.
• Fundraising calls that ask for credit card numbers and pressure for "matching" donations.
• Calls that ask you to verify voter registration by giving your SSN.

Real-world scripts

• "Your polling location has been changed — do not show up at your usual precinct."
• "This is Candidate Doe. I urge you to stay home this Tuesday."
• "To confirm your voter registration please provide your Social Security number."

If you receive this call

• Verify polling locations only at vote.org or your state's official election website.
• Never give SSN to confirm voter registration. Election offices do not ask this by phone.
• Report voter-suppression robocalls at fcc.gov/robocalls and to your state attorney general.

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