By LawInspectsYes, Forward Blue is legit, but there are some copycat websites with the same name that are out there to simply scam you. It is not the problem with the original website or organization; it has to do with how you react to the strange messages or ads you see on your devices. And if you don’t know anything about Forward Blue yet, well, let’s get to the details and see how it is a legit thing.
What Is Forward Blue?
For those who know little to nothing about it all, well, Forward Blue actually is a political organization in the U.S. functioning as a Super PAC. It means, in a more simplistic manner, that they raise contributions to support a political campaign or cause but may not coordinate directly with a candidate’s team.
How Do They Raise and Use Their Funds?
Forward Blue collects donations from people who support progressive causes. They have raised over $22 million and, of this, spent some $18 million in the 2023-2024 election cycle. The bulk of their administration costs goes into digital ad buys, polling, and other voter outreach activities. And here’s something important: they don’t accept money from corporations or large organizations. All the money comes from individuals.
Are They Registered and Legal?
Yes, they are. In the United States, every Super PAC must register with the Federal Election Commission and report the sources of their funding as well as how they spent the funds. Forward Blue registered with the FEC in early 2023. All filings can be looked up by the public on the FEC website, wherein that includes specific records detailing donations and spendings. Everything is public and can be tracked.
Fake Websites and Scam Alerts
There have been cases where fake Forward Blue websites were set up, or random donation-soliciting texts were sent off. If at any point you receive a text ad for a special match or asking you to take a quick survey out of the blue, beware. Legit Forward Blue does not operate that way, randomly reaching out to people. For your own safety, always verify before clicking or entering any details.
What Are People Saying Online About It All?
See, if you dig a little deeper into it, you’ll find a lot of people complaining about this thing on Reddit and other platforms, where they say that they replied to the text they received by saying “STOP,” but they still receive the ad to this day. That right there seems like a fishy thing. Just so you know, legitimate political groups do not continue and are supposed to stop when you ask them to. So if the texts continue to come in, they’re probably not Forward Blue.