Scam PACs

Swamp Stories Episode 30: Swindled and Scammed

Sydney Richards Jul 21st, 2021 Dark money & super PACs, Scam PACs

There is an emerging trend in the world of political fundraising — grifters preying on the elderly and others with fake campaigns. The worst part? There are barely any laws on the books to stop them. In episode 30, Weston chats with Daily Beast reporter Roger Sollenberger about “scam PACs” and how they have been used to con unsuspecting

Bill introduced to clamp down on “scam PACs” that defraud donors

Evan Ottenfeld May 22nd, 2020 Scam PACs

Last week, Reps. Katie Porter (D-CA) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) introduced a bill to begin cracking down on so-called “scam PACs.” These political action committees mislead their donors by falsely claiming to support a campaign, cause, or charity while spending little if any of their money for its stated purpose — instead using it to enrich the political operatives behind

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