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Analysis: Behind CNN’s investigation on deceptive political fundraising that costs elderly donors their retirement savings

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A new CNN investigation documents how political campaigns have deceived the elderly and people with dementia with badgering, personalized text messages and prechecking boxes for recurring donations. The end result is that some people are misled, collectively losing millions of dollars. Unsuspecting family members are often caught completely by surprise.

​ A new CNN investigation documents how political campaigns have deceived the elderly and people with dementia with badgering, personalized text messages and prechecking boxes for recurring donations. The end result is that some people are misled, collectively losing millions of dollars. Unsuspecting family members are often caught completely by surprise. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN 

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