A Shrewsbury voter reported receiving a fraudulent postcard that appeared to be from Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. The postcard falsely stated that a migrant family from Nicaragua would be moving into her home. This message arrived shortly after she displayed a lawn sign supporting Vice President Harris, according to CBS Boston.
The recipient, who has remained anonymous for privacy reasons, told NBC10 Boston, "It really creeped me out." The postcard's fake message started by thanking her for her support before quickly announcing the supposed relocation plans. Her experience aligns with a broader national trend, as a recent survey by the American Psychological Association found that many U.S. adults are significantly stressed by the election.
The postcard had no indications of its origin, lacking a return address or the name of a political organization. Rachael Cobb, a political science professor at Suffolk University, described the tactic in an interview with NBC10 Boston as a "scare tactic" intended to make people uncomfortable and raise tension. The intent behind the mailer seems to be to create confusion and exploit anti-immigrant sentiments.
Despite the unsettling experience, the Shrewsbury resident remains determined. "It makes me angry," she told NBC10 Boston. She plans to put up three signs in her yard for the next election. She has also notified authorities by filing a police report and contacting the postal service to check for any violations of federal mail laws. As the situation develops, neither the Harris nor Donald Trump campaigns have commented on the issue.
