Stay Alert – Watch Out for Voter Registration Scams

Scammers are opportunists, and they take advantage of current events to trick their victims. This is why the Better Business Bureau, Identity Theft Resource Center, and National Association of State Election Directors have all warned the public to be aware of voter registration scams, especially in this presidential election year.

Posing as election officials, scammers may contact you by phone, email, or in-person and claim you're not registered to vote. They'll then offer to register you by phone. This is a fraudulent claim, since in all 50 states, you can only register to vote online, by mail, or in person at a local election office. 

Scammers may also offer to download a voter registration app on your phone, which is actually a malicious app allowing cybercriminals to steal personal data such as payment information and login credentials. Or they may send you a link to fake voter registration forms.

It's important to remember that the trusted source for any election-related information is your state or local election official. To learn more about your state's specific requirements and deadlines for registering to vote and voting, visit canivote.org.