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DeeDeeNY

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22. I have a problem similar to yours, but in my case ActBlue not only sold my information, but somehow got me
Thu Nov 27, 2025, 04:28 PM
Nov 2025

mixed up with someone else. I am in their records as a progressive male named Eric who lives in Denver, even though I'm a female who lives on Long Island and whose name does not even remotely sound like Eric. For the past few years I 've gotten constant text messages from various Democratic candidates running for office in the Denver area, telling me that I'm in their 'local' district and they would like my vote. Also from the U.S. Senators and the Governor. I also get texts from Dems running throughout the country, so I assume they are texting me as a Democrat and not necessarily living in Colorado, but they still all start Dear Eric!! After awhile it gets infuriating.

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I have the same problem. It's one of my biggest regrets. kysrsoze Nov 2025 #1
Email OK, not texts Starbeach Nov 2025 #2
I think they sell the numbers Tree Lady Nov 2025 #3
Thinking a LOT of scammers bought the lists too Attilatheblond Nov 2025 #21
They really shot themselves in the foot by releasing our contact information to the universe. 1WorldHope Nov 2025 #4
I reply Stop2End or whatever the phrase is BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 2025 #5
Does that work? Thunderbeast Nov 2025 #7
Yes..it stops immediately for that politician.. use the atop phrase in the text BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 2025 #15
It works. cksmithy Nov 2025 #19
Problem is there's always someone else. n/t returnee Nov 2025 #31
No. I still get them. Grins Nov 2025 #29
Personally, I view it as a small inconvience I can deal with drray23 Nov 2025 #6
It IS NOT ActBlue that is doing it Omaha Steve Nov 2025 #8
Thank you for the correction. I will correct. Thunderbeast Nov 2025 #12
Then the DNC has to crack down on the candidates! Grins Nov 2025 #30
Tell them to stop calling or you will vote for their opponents MichMan Nov 2025 #9
Why respond with a lie? nt SunSeeker Nov 2025 #14
It's too late once your number is out there. RandySF Nov 2025 #10
Change the phone number (and email) in your Act Blue profile. windje Nov 2025 #11
You should be able to block the numbers Joinfortmill Nov 2025 #13
It is Act Bluecause if you pull up the txwhitedove Nov 2025 #16
iPhone new update screens calls for you which kind of helps. Pepsidog Nov 2025 #17
Yes Botany Nov 2025 #18
I block every number that sends election spam Thunderbeast Nov 2025 #20
I have a problem similar to yours, but in my case ActBlue not only sold my information, but somehow got me DeeDeeNY Nov 2025 #22
Tell them you're 12 years old JoseBalow Nov 2025 #23
I use a separate email account for this purpose. It catches all the junk emails and I just ignore it. Gaugamela Nov 2025 #24
I get them and have never moonscape Nov 2025 #25
May I make a suggestion for those realizing what it means to give your cell number to everyone. Wonder Why Nov 2025 #26
My sister-in-law gives so generously that she had to change her phone number. Mister Ed Nov 2025 #27
I'm in the same boat. markodochartaigh Nov 2025 #32
Don't be a cheap bahstard! Donate. Use this. Be generous. Norrrm Nov 2025 #28
I stopped giving to them for this very reason mercuryblues Nov 2025 #33
Same Here WiVoter Nov 2025 #34
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