FBI Warns of Fake Videos Misleading Voters

The FBI has issued warnings about a series of fake videos and press releases impersonating the bureau, which are promoting false claims about the upcoming presidential election. These hoaxes include a fabricated statement urging media not to report on violence at polling stations and videos suggesting schools should suspend in-person classes due to heightened risks of violence. Additionally, one video falsely claims that the FBI received thousands of complaints regarding malfunctioning voting machines. The FBI has stated that these materials are not authentic and are intended to mislead the public. Intelligence agencies believe these disinformation campaigns are linked to Russian influence operations aimed at undermining the election's legitimacy and inciting violence. The FBI has urged vigilance among the public and media regarding such deceptive content.