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FBI warns that fake videos using its name, insignia are spreading election misinformation
CBS News ^ | Nov 5, 2024 | Erielle Delzer, Kerry Breen

Posted on 11/05/2024 1:05:13 PM PST by McGruff

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday it was aware of two instances of its name and insignia being used to spread misinformation surrounding the 2024 presidential election.

The videos were among a number of fabricated clips mimicking news organizations and officials circulated online on Monday, spreading false information about security threats and election integrity as tens of millions of Americans head to the polls. The videos were likely created by a Russian disinformation group, researchers say.

Two videos, created to look like they were released by the FBI, made false claims about voter fraud, alleging that the management of five prisons in Pennsylvania, Georgia and Arizona, had rigged inmate voting and colluded with a political party. The videos are not authentic, and their contents are false, the FBI said.

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The only misinformation videos I've seen are ones for Kamala and local democrats.
1 posted on 11/05/2024 1:05:13 PM PST by McGruff
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To: McGruff

RUSSIA, RUSSIA, RUSSIA!


2 posted on 11/05/2024 1:06:44 PM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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3 posted on 11/05/2024 1:07:27 PM PST by Frank Drebin (And don't ever let me catch you guys in America!)
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To: McGruff

The last time they said Russians were interfering with our election (Hunter’s laptop) proved to be a lie.

What does that tell me about this?


4 posted on 11/05/2024 1:08:51 PM PST by nitzy (We all thought that WW3 would be fought with WMDs. Instead it is being fought with NGOs.)
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To: ConservativeMind

How’s it feel?


5 posted on 11/05/2024 1:09:06 PM PST by WeaslesRippedMyFlesh (there will come a day when FR rejects articles from the NYT, et al. as "Commie trash, no thank you")
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To: McGruff

FBI: Hey! spreading misinformation is OUR job!


6 posted on 11/05/2024 1:09:54 PM PST by PGR88
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To: McGruff

Like the boy who cried wolf, nobody believes a word coming from the DOJ, especially on Russia, after 50+ former so-called intelligence officials came out and knowingly lied to the world about the Biden 3 laptops.


7 posted on 11/05/2024 1:10:40 PM PST by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: McGruff

The FIB has turned into a Fake, but Illigitament, Law Enforcement Agency.


8 posted on 11/05/2024 1:11:07 PM PST by Paladin2
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To: McGruff

How is that different than the usual FBI information?


9 posted on 11/05/2024 1:11:42 PM PST by Fido969
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To: Paladin2

illegitimate

SpekChek has failed on this computer....


10 posted on 11/05/2024 1:12:44 PM PST by Paladin2
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11 posted on 11/05/2024 1:13:01 PM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page. More photos added.)
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To: McGruff

Like Russian Collusion?

I always take the position that they are lying until proven otherwise


12 posted on 11/05/2024 1:17:18 PM PST by eyeamok
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To: McGruff

Remember, the FBI is authorized to lie as much as they want.

So, no, you don’t know when you can trust them, frankly, ever.


13 posted on 11/05/2024 1:18:22 PM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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A DOSE OF THEIR OWN MEDICINE???


14 posted on 11/05/2024 1:20:17 PM PST by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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>>FBI: Hey! spreading misinformation is OUR job!

WINNER!


15 posted on 11/05/2024 1:20:28 PM PST by mairdie (GreenwichVillage ArmyPoet: https://www.iment.com/maida/family/father/oldsoldiersdrums/frontcover.htm)
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Why is it now “misinformation and disinformation “?
I would just call it lies.......... If it really is.


16 posted on 11/05/2024 1:22:48 PM PST by lucky american (Had enough yet?)
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To: McGruff

That’s probably a fake report.


17 posted on 11/05/2024 1:29:40 PM PST by DannyTN
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The FBI brought it upon itself. They have been constantly interfering with elections with fake indictments, raids, etc. that no one believes them at all. It’s hard to tell a fake from a real fake.


18 posted on 11/05/2024 1:58:38 PM PST by RetiredTexasVet (We used to be a Republic, we are now a Fascist Klepto-Thugocracy.)
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FBI warns that fake videos using its name, insignia are spreading election misinformation

Given the recent FBI track record, how would we know the difference..... Russia Gate, Pee Gate, Moscow Gate, Ukraine Phone Call Gate, Laptop from Hell, lie to get FISA warrants, ect.....

19 posted on 11/05/2024 2:01:21 PM PST by Lockbox (politicians, they all seemed like game show host to me.... Sting)
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To: McGruff

So go arrest someone over it.


20 posted on 11/05/2024 2:10:49 PM PST by blackdog ((Z28.310) Be careful what you say. Your refrigerator may be listening & reporting you.)
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