The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have jointly issued advisories about a surge in election-themed phishing scams. These scams are primarily targeting voters and election officials as the US midterm elections approach. The scammers are employing sophisticated techniques, including the use of artificial intelligence, to mimic candidates, campaigns, and trusted entities. This approach heightens the realism of their fraudulent messages, making it more challenging for individuals to recognize them as scams. The FBI highlights that these attacks often involve soliciting fake campaign contributions, selling non-existent merchandise, or stealing personal information that can be used for further fraudulent activities. Moreover, attacks are also targeting election officials and political organizations due to their access to sensitive data such as voter registration information and campaign details. The use of AI tools allows attackers to create highly believable phishing and smishing messages, complicating the task of distinguishing these from legitimate communications. Both agencies urge the public and organizations to adhere to security best practices to defend against these social engineering tactics.