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Regardless of all the media coverage, the great majority of American’s have NOT yet voted, and the races are far from over. Meaning, election scams are everywhere.
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The 2020 election is less than a month away. With millions of people voting, it’s a perfect opportunity for thieves to trick people and take their money.
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