Elections Alberta seeks removal of spoof website spreading fake voter information
A fraudulent website impersonating Elections Alberta has appeared online, reportedly exploiting concerns about a recent data leak, and the agency wants it taken down.
The update
- A phoney website impersonating Elections Alberta has appeared and the real agency is demanding it be removed, according to CBC Edmonton.
Why this matters
Fake government websites that mimic official election agencies can mislead voters about registration, polling, or their personal data. The timing, reportedly linked to a recent data leak, could heighten public confusion and erode trust in legitimate election infrastructure during a sensitive period.
Confirmed details
A spoof website impersonating Elections Alberta has appeared online, which the real agency says appears to exploit concerns about a recent data leak.
Elections Alberta is calling for the fake website to be taken down.
The report was published by CBC Edmonton on July 10, 2026.
What happens next
Watch for official statements from Elections Alberta confirming whether the site has been removed and any details about the referenced data leak and its scope.