is a Political Fundraising / Polling
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Hello, this is an important message regarding the upcoming election in Chicago. Your voice matters, and we're reaching out to ask for your support in our efforts to raise $1,871 to ensure our community’s values are represented. Please take a moment to participate in our brief survey and reference number REF-0399-1908 when you call us back at your earliest convenience. Thank you for making a difference!
DATE BLOCKED
Jan 17, 2026
CALL ACTIVITY
LAST DETECTED
11 days ago
SPAM SCORE
CARRIER
Visible
LINE TYPE
Mobile
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
What is a Political Fundraising / Polling?
Political fundraising and polling calls are made by political campaigns, political action committees (PACs), or polling organizations. While some are legitimate, others may be scams designed to collect voter information or solicit donations for fake causes.
Warning Signs
- •Asks for donations to a political cause or candidate
- •Requests your voting preferences or political opinions
- •Pressure to donate immediately
- •Vague about which organization they represent
- •Claims your donation is tax-deductible (often false)
- •Asks for personal information like address or email
How to Protect Yourself
- ✓Verify political organizations through official campaign websites
- ✓Never donate over the phone - use official campaign websites instead
- ✓Use Ghost App to protect your personal number from political call lists by using a temporary number for voter registration and political signups
- ✓Know that legitimate pollsters won't ask for payment
- ✓Register on the National Do Not Call Registry to reduce political calls
- ✓Report suspicious political fundraising calls to the FEC
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