✉news WorldElections first seen 16 h ago, last 16 h ago, peak #36
How to protect yourself from election-related phone scams
Mashable has published guidance on protecting yourself from election-related phone scams. The piece outlines how fraudsters use election season to trick people over the phone and what steps to take to stay safe, such as verifying callers, not sharing personal information, and being wary of donation requests.
Why now: Elections heighten scam activity, prompting media outlets to publish consumer safety advice.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/4461967