Officials Warn of Text Message Phishing Scam Targeting Voters Ahead of Primary Elections in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts

Officials in multiple states, including Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, are warning residents about a text message phishing scam targeting registered voters. The scam claims that recipients are not registered to vote and directs them to provide personal information on an unverified and insecure website. In Montgomery County, officials have alerted residents to the potential identity theft associated with these messages. Massachusetts Secretary of State William F. Galvin has specifically advised voters to disregard any texts suggesting they are ineligible to vote in the upcoming primary elections. The warnings come as local officials report numerous instances of these fraudulent communications, prompting authorities to urge vigilance among voters.