On a breezy Thursday evening, my phone lit up with yet another text claiming to be a Gov. Gavin Newsom volunteer. The pattern across dozens of reports points to a coordinated political spam campaign that masquerades as grassroots outreach, often using assorted names and vague volunteer requests. Recipients should treat any unsolicited political message as suspect: avoid clicking links, verify the sender through official campaign channels, and use your carrier’s block feature. Reporting the number to the FCC or your state’s consumer protection office can help curb future attempts. Staying skeptical protects both your data and your peace of mind.
This number appears to be associated with a group attempting to mobilize volunteers, potentially linked to a particular political ideology, and may be connected to organizations with specific agendas.
I just recieved a message from someone claing to be 'Karen', volunteering for Newsom, asking me to volunteer, but i'm skeptical due to the recent data breaches.
A few minutes ago, I received this.
The call appears to be spam
The use of multiple aliases by the caller raises suspicions about their intentions.
A spam text with a political tone was received from an individual using multiple aliases.
A call from califonia was recived solisiting volunteers in illinois
I recieved the same text message, but no images or campaign pictures, I'm glad I googled it, I was woundering why CA would contact me when I'm in a diffrent state.
I get a text from somebody names Hilary with a link, and the link is actually legit, i think alot of people is sending it
A message was received from an individual claiming to be 'Bob', attempting to solicit voting participation in South Carolina.
It's unclear why someone would send unsolicited texts or calls, and it's even more puzzling why they would expect a response or engagement from the recipient, especially given the overt nature of these messages.
The constant disturbance from unwanted messages and potential scams is frustrating, especially when senders do not identify themselves or provide context for their messages.
This number is allegedly associated with Gov Newsom's office.
Nancy from Gov. Gavin Newsom's team is reaching out, seeking volunteers for the upcoming election in New Jersey to support Democratic candidates.
Identified as a volunteer for Gov. Newsom; the conversation ended politely after declined interest
Volunteer recruitment calls are being made on behalf of Governor Gavin Newsom by a representative named Ruth Ann
I totally agree with you
It appears there was a lack of understanding regarding the Do Not Call list, which, as is well known, does not pertain to political calls or texts, and a perfectly legitimate phone call/text was reported
Following their illegal contact, which involved tactics aimed at manipulating voter behavior, I explicitly told them I was on the do not call or text registry, yet they continued to harass me, prompting me to file a report with the FCC.
This number is use for spam and phishing by politic party
I received the same message and was about to respond with "Stop" as requested, but then I questioned why a person from California would be contacting me in Colorado, which led me to investigate the number and suspect it was a spam campaign targeting Democrats, and I am frustrated with such deceptive tactics.
I ask Ann from the Newsom campaign why they were interfering with the elections in Maine
I was contacted by a Gavin Newsome volunteer named Edie, who was asking me to participate in the election in Michigan, which seem kinda weird
Apparently, someone named Mark sent me a text message with a familiar narrative about working for Gov. Gavin Newsome and recruiting volunteers, which my phone flagged as spam.
In addition to the call, I also received a text message, which was frustrating.
This number poses a safety risk.
A text message was received, but it was not intended for me as it was addressed to someone else.
A text message from this number requested my volunteer services for the democratic party in Colorado, allegedly from a real person named Lynn.
Funny thing is, I recently received a text from Linda asking me to support and volunteer for the Democratic party, which contradicts what the other post said about MAGA
Noticably, the text lacked MAGA but insted asked for volenteers for the Democratic party on voting day