FBI Alerts Citizens to False Election Videos Amid Voting
The FBI has issued a warning to Americans regarding deceptive videos falsely claiming terrorist threats and election fraud, coinciding with voting today. One video pretended to be from federal officials urging remote voting due to a supposed high-level threat, while another falsely depicted election rigging involving inmates. The FBI stressed that these videos are not authentic and aim to undermine trust in the electoral process. Despite increased misinformation efforts, officials noted no significant disruptions to election infrastructure have occurred so far. Experts anticipate a rise in disinformation, particularly in closely contested states.