CLEVELAND — We’re in the middle of a huge election year, and scammers are taking advantage of this moment to try to steal your personal information.
THE CLAIM
You may have gotten a text message or phone call, for example, from someone claiming to be able to register you to vote, or send you a mail-in ballot. Let's VERIFY the authenticity of these attempts.
SOURCE
- Ohio Secretary of State's Office
EXPLANATION
If you get a call like we described above, hang up. If it's a text, don't click on any links or reply to it.
The Ohio Secretary of State's Office confirmed to 3News that the only way to register to vote online in Ohio is through their website at VoteOhio.gov.
ANSWER
We can VERIFY that the kinds of calls and texts mentioned here are phishing scams, meant to help thieves steal your identity.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
VoteOhio.gov is your trusted source all information on registering and voting in Ohio. If you experience a scam related to voting in Ohio elections, you can report it to the state here.
If you come across something that you're unsure about being true or false, you can send it to us to VERIFY by emailing us at verify@wkyc.com, or texting us at (216) 344-3300.