The FBI is warning the public about scammers exploiting the 2024 US General election to perpetrate multiple types of financial fraud schemes.
These scams target victims across the United States and have previously exploited state and local elections for similar scams. Scammers use the names, images, logos, and slogans of candidates to fraudulently solicit campaign contributions, sell merchandise (which is never sent to the purchaser), or steal victim personally identifiable information (PII) that can be used for other fraud.
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Source: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Cyber Division
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