Surge in Political Text Messaging Volume Ahead of US Midterm Elections
The volume of political text messages is reaching unprecedented levels ahead of the upcoming US midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3rd. Industry estimates suggest a massive influx of communications, with spam protection service YouMail estimating between 25 billion and 30 billion political texts this year—a roughly 10% increase compared to 2024. These messages are largely exempt from 'do-not-call' regulations, allowing campaigns to bypass traditional consumer protections. Experts warn that the high volume of legitimate political outreach creates a significant security risk, as scammers often embed fraudulent links within the stream of political messaging. Consumers are advised to avoid clicking unknown links and to use official campaign websites for donations.
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