'Scam PACs' Warning Issued Ahead of Midterms
Summary
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) warned voters about fake political action committees (PACs) called "Scam PACs" that ask for donations but do not use the money to support political candidates. Experts advise donors to check if PACs actually spend money on campaigns and report suspicious groups to authorities.Key Facts
- Scam PACs claim they support political causes but often keep donations for themselves.
- The DNC sent emails to warn supporters about these fake groups before the November midterm elections.
- It is easy to create a PAC online, which scammers use to trick donors.
- One way to spot a scam PAC is if it spends little on political help but a lot on fundraising costs.
- Voters can use the Federal Election Commission (FEC) website to check where PACs spend their funds.
- The SCAM PAC Act was introduced by Democrat Katie Porter to stop misuse of PAC funds.
- Seniors may be more likely to fall for Scam PACs because they are often more active in politics.
- People who suspect a PAC is a scam can report it to the FBI, FEC, or state attorneys general.
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