Five election scams to watch out for
Source: Malwarebytes Labs
At a glance
Elections give scammers plenty to work with: urgent deadlines, familiar faces, passionate supporters, and messages asking people to take action. Some want you to “fix” your voter registration. Others want a donation, an answer to a survey, or payment for merchandise supposedly endorsed by your favorite politician. The details change, but the objective stays the same: get your money, your personal information , or both. Here are five election-themed scams to watch out for. Scam 1. “We’ll help you vote” Not every election-themed lure starts with a threat. Some offer to make voting easier. “Get …