FBI warns fake videos impersonating the bureau are pushing false election claims

FBI warns fake videos impersonating the bureau are pushing false election claims toggle caption Kent Nishimura/Getty Images The FBI says fake videos and press releases are impersonating the bureau to push false claims about the election. Another fake is a video impersonating the FBI and another federal agency, making a joint statement suggesting schools suspend in-person classes through Nov. 11 because “the risk of school shooting and riots has increased significantly” due to the election. The FBI said in each case, the fake is “not authentic, is not from the FBI, and its contents are false.” The bureau has warned about other fabricated videos and statements using its name and insignia to spread false claims of voter fraud and security warnings in recent days. On Monday, a joint statement from federal agencies warned Russia is creating such content, saying: "Influence actors linked to Russia in particular are manufacturing videos and creating fake articles to undermine the legitimacy of the election, instill fear in voters regarding the election process, and suggest Americans are using violence against each other due to political preferences."