Things You'll Need:
- Telephone
- Phone Number to your Local Election Office
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Step 1
Identify a voter registration scam by recognizing that you will not need to tell someone your social security number in order to register. If someone tells you that they need your social security number in order for you to register to vote, this is a red flag. If you have any questions, call your local election office and ask them the proper registration procedures, but do not give out your social security number to anyone who asks for it.
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Step 2
Recognize that you will not need to give out your credit card number to register to vote. If you are approached by a person who asks for your credit card number in order to register you to vote, you are being approached by a scam artist. Do not give anyone your credit card information. This is a scam and is used to steal your finances as well as your identity.
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Step 3
Report any suspicious activity to the Federal Trade Commission immediately. If someone has approached you asking for your personal information in order for you to register to vote, you are being victimized and the scam artist must be reported.
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Step 4
File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission if you believe that you have been victimized or have succumbed to identity theft.
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Step 5
Contact the Election Assistance Commission if you have any additional questions regarding registering to vote. The Election Assistance Commission will provide you with the resources and tools needed to register to vote in a legitimate manner.
