A federal investigation into California’s election process has opened after President Donald Trump made unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud following the state’s June 2 primary, where vote counting is still ongoing.
The U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles confirmed Friday that it had launched “multiple election fraud investigations” regarding California’s elections and had dispatched a prosecutor to the county’s vote-counting center. The state’s ballot processing system has long been criticized by some conservatives for its extended counting timelines.
The announcement came just one day after Trump made baseless allegations of mass fraud linked to the continuing tabulation of votes in the most populous U.S. state, which is home to more than 23 million registered voters. Election observers have warned that such claims, made before final results are certified, risk fueling…
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- Skimming: Criminals use small devices called “skimmers” placed over ATM or point-of-sale card slots to capture the data from your card’s magnetic strip.
- Card-Not-Present (CNP) Fraud: This occurs during online shopping where a physical card isn’t required. Thieves use stolen card numbers, expiry dates, and CVV codes to make unauthorized purchases.
- Account Takeover (ATO): A hacker gains access to your online banking credentials (often through malware or phishing) and changes the contact details or passwords, locking you out while they drain your funds.