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5. I hate to break it to you...

Fri Nov 1, 2024, 09:23 PM

Nov 1

You’re still getting e-mail from Nigerian princes, because a few people will fall for it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance-fee_scam

If 99% of the people see right through their efforts, that doesn’t matter. If 1% of voters fall for it in the wrong state, that may be enough to swing the election.

Report On The Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election — Volume 1 (PDF)
Report On The Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election — Volume 2 (PDF)

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Joint ODNI, FBI, and CISA Statement on Russian Election Influence Efforts [View all] OKIsItJustMe Nov 1 OP

The Russians are 30 years behind at least in their Klarkashton Nov 1 #1

Don't be so sure OKIsItJustMe Nov 1 #2

Look at these bogus scams. They are on the level Klarkashton Nov 1 #4

I hate to break it to you... OKIsItJustMe Nov 1 #5

I remember watching the election Blue_Roses Nov 2 #6

OK, so here's the thing... OKIsItJustMe Nov 2 #7

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Nov 2 #8

One of my favorite cartoons from The Good Fight - Russian Troll Farm OKIsItJustMe Nov 1 #3

G.O.P. applauds Russian efforts to piss on America BoRaGard Nov 3 #9

But are they doing anything about it? nt Hotler Nov 3 #10