FBI warns voters about fake videos aimed at undermining election confidence

The FBI alerts voters to fake videos intended to deceive them on election day. There are at least two fake videos about voting that impersonate the FBI.

The FBI said that it has been impersonated in at least two fake videos intended to undermine American trust in the political process, warning voters about attempted deception in the 2024 election, as quoted in a report by Fox News.

In one instance, the FBI said in a press release on November 5 that a fake news clip claiming to be an FBI terrorist warning used the FBI's name and insignia.


The fabricated news clip reports falsely that the FBI purportedly stated that Americans should 'vote remotely' due to a high terror threat at polling stations.

The current threat posture and polling place safety are not accurately depicted in this fake video. The FBI claimed that the administration of five prisons in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Arizona rigged inmate voting and colluded with a political party, according to another fake video purporting to be from the organization.

The FBI is working closely with state and local law enforcement partners to respond to election threats and protect communities as Americans exercise their right to vote.

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FBI warns that attempts to deceive the public with false content about threat assessments and activities aim to undermine the democratic process and erode trust in the electoral system.

Attorney General Merrick Garland will receive his daily morning threats briefing from the FBI and be briefed on developments throughout the day by his law enforcement and national security teams.

The Intelligence Community (IC) has been observing foreign adversaries, particularly Russia and Iran, conducting additional influence operations to undermine public confidence in the integrity of U.S. elections and stoke divisions among Americans.

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FAQs

Which types of fake videos has the FBI warned voters about?
The FBI discovered at least two fabricated videos, one falsely warning of terrorist threats at polling stations and the other accusing prison officials of voter fraud. These fraudulent videos exploit FBI branding to mislead and discourage voters.

How does the FBI handle misinformation surrounding Election Day?
The FBI collaborates closely with state and local law enforcement to monitor threats, protect polling locations, and combat foreign influence campaigns aimed at undermining voter confidence in US elections.