How to avoid campaign donation scams leading up to Election Day [Video]

CLEVELAND — As Election Day gets closer, calls and texts asking for contributions are coming in like wildfire.

THE QUESTION

So how can you know what’s a legitimate request for a campaign donation, and what’s a scam? Here are a few VERIFY Fast Facts to help you avoid being tricked.

Fact 1: Look for a disclaimer

First, federal law requires campaign marketing materials to let you know who is paying for them, so look for that disclaimer. This won’t show up in a text you receive asking for money, but it should appear on any page a link in that text takes you to.

If you don’t see something that says “paid for by” with either a candidate’s name or committee name on a page that’s asking for your money, don’t use …