Elections

‘Scam’ Political Groups Try New Tricks—and Rake In Millions

‘It Sounded Legit’

A network of PACs masquerading as charities has already raked in millions from unsuspecting donors. Now these PACs are trying to evade the authorities.

Roger Sollenberger
Roger Sollenberger 

Senior Political Reporter

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Roger Sollenberger

Roger Sollenberger

Senior Political Reporter

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