A wave of fake postcards has been circulating in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, targeting residents who have shown their support for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. These postcards, designed to mimic official campaign materials, claim that a migrant family will be moving into the recipient’s home.
One Shrewsbury resident, who chose to remain anonymous, told NBC10 Boston that she received the postcard after displaying a sign in her yard supporting Harris and Tim Walz. The postcard, bearing the Harris-Walz campaign logo, thanked her for her support and then delivered the shocking news: a family from Nicaragua would be moving into her house.
“It really creeped me out,” the woman shared, highlighting the disturbing nature of the fake message. “That’s when I realized it was an obvious attempt to try to either scare me or rage bait me and make me upset.” She added, “It’s really sad that the country has come to this point where you can’t put a lawn sign out and support a candidate without being harassed with something like this.”
Another Shrewsbury resident confirmed receiving a similar postcard, with the only variation being that her postcard claimed a family of five from Guatemala would be moving in. “It makes me angry,” she said, “but if the takeaway is ‘Don’t put up a lawn sign in support of a political candidate,’ I feel the exact opposite. Next time there’s an election, I’ll put up three signs in my yard.”
The postcards, which are strikingly similar in wording and design, have sparked outrage among residents and raised concerns about the potential for political intimidation and harassment. One resident even shared her postcard on Reddit, showcasing the message: “Thank you for supporting Kamala! We are so appreciative of you putting out a yard sign. But now we need your continued help. We will be moving a family of 4 from the country of Belize into your home on 11-3-2024. They will need food, toiletries, and transportation. Thank you!”
Despite the alarming content, the origin of these fake postcards remains unclear. There is no mention of any political organization or return address on the postcards, leaving many wondering who is responsible for this deceptive campaign.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Harris campaign, Shrewsbury Police, and the Shrewsbury Democratic Town Committee for comment, but there has been no response as of this writing.
This incident comes at a time when border security is a major issue in the 2024 election, with both Democratic and Republican voters expressing concerns about the topic. In October, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an assessment stating that the terrorism threat environment in the U.S. will remain high, primarily due to terrorist groups exploiting weaknesses at the southern border.
This incident in Shrewsbury serves as a stark reminder of the tactics used in political campaigns, highlighting the potential for misinformation, harassment, and the exploitation of sensitive issues like immigration to manipulate voters and undermine the democratic process.
