The FBI warns that fake videos impersonating the FBI are spreading false election claims

The FBI says fake videos and press releases are impersonating the FBI to spread false claims about the election. On Tuesday evening, the FBI reported three additional cases that it says are the latest in a series “aimed at misleading the American public.”

The hoaxes include a fabricated statement from the FBI to journalists and bloggers “against publishing information about violence at polling places,” claiming it could lead to more such incidents.

Another fake is a video impersonating the FBI and another federal agency suggesting in a joint statement that schools suspend in-person instruction until November 11 because “the risk of school shootings and unrest due to the election is clear has risen”.

A third fake video claims the office received “9,000 complaints about faulty voting machines” that purportedly cast votes for a candidate.

In each case, the FBI said the forgery was “not authentic, did not come from the FBI, and its contents were false.”

The office has warned against this other made up videos and declarations using his name and insignia spread false claims Voter fraud and security warnings in recent days. researchers at Antibot4Navalnywhich tracks Russian disinformation, said the fakes were likely created by Russia.

On Monday, federal authorities warned in a joint statement that Russia was creating such content: “Influence actors linked to Russia, in particular, are producing videos and creating fake articles to undermine the legitimacy of the election and instill fear among voters about the electoral process.” and suggest that Americans use violence against each other based on political preferences.”

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