FBI Warns U.S. Voters About Fake Videos on 'Terror Threats' and 'Voter Fraud'

Washington: On Tuesday, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) warned Americans of two new fake videos falsely giving terror threats and voter fraud, part of an ongoing wave of disinformation that officials anticipate will escalate as voters head to polls on Election Day and in weeks to follow.

One fabricated video, claiming to be from federal law enforcement ncy, falsely reported a high terror threat and urged Americans to "vote remotely." Ar video featured a fake press release from ncy, alleging that voting was rigged for inmates in five prisons.

Both video are “t auntic” FBI said in a statement.

"Attempts to deceive public with false content about FBI threat assessments and activities aim to undermine our democratic process and erode trust in electoral system." FBI added.

Federal, state, and local officials have warned Americans about efforts to undermine election through misinformation, urging voters to seek credible information from reliable sources. 

U.S. intelligence ncies have stated that this year's election faces an unprecedented disinformation campaign from foreign adversaries, with Russia and ors attempting to amplify divisive narratives, an accusation that Russia has denied.

On Monday, U.S. intelligence ncies warned that y anticipate overseas influence operations to "intensify through Election Day and in coming weeks," particularly in seven key battleground states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, rth Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. 

However, U.S. cybersecurity ncy director Jen Easterly stated that her department has t found any evidence of activities that could directly affect outcome of Tuesday's election, despite rise in disinformation.

(with ncy input)