Authorities are sounding the alarm over a surge of deceptive text messages that could trick voters into revealing personal information. The warning has sparked immediate concern across Van Buren County.
The Van Buren County Clerk’s office warned that fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the voter registration office are circulating, urging recipients not to click any links and to verify their status by calling the official office number. The alert was issued by Clerk Pam Bradford and provides a direct phone line for legitimate inquiries. Details about the origin of the scam remain unknown.
Text Scam Alert for Voter Registrations
The clerk’s office emphasized that any text stating a voter registration has expired is not from the official Van Buren County office. Recipients should treat such messages with suspicion.
These messages typically include a link promising to re‑register the voter. The office urges people to avoid clicking the link entirely.
Voters who want to confirm their registration should call Sheryl at the voter registration office at 501‑745‑8683. This number is the only confirmed contact for verification.
The warning was posted by Pam Bradford, the Van Buren County Clerk. No further information about the perpetrators or their motives is currently known.
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