GOP report accuses ActBlue of weak fraud controls and possible foreign donations

Republican lawmakers have released an update in their investigation of ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising platform used by several prominent party figures, alleging that the company relaxed fraudprevention standards and may have accepted improper contributions. The report claims ActBlue adopted a more lenient approach in 2024, despite internal assessments warning that the changes could increase fraudulent donations. It also says internal training encouraged staff to look for reasons to accept contributions rather than scrutinize them for warning signs, as required by federal rules. Among the examples cited are communications that Republicans say show donations being approved despite concerns such as foreign IP addresses or other red flags. The report also questions ActBlue’s verification process for donors with addresses outside the United States, arguing that it may not reliably confirm whether a passport number is valid. ActBlue has denied wrongdoing and said the investigation is politically motivated. The company argues that Republicans are ignoring a thirdparty forensic review and using the probe as a political attack. Several ActBlue leaders have also invoked the Fifth Amendment in congressional testimony related to the inquiry.