FBI 'aware' of 2 fake videos related to the election

The agency did not say if the videos have a foreign nexus.

FBI condemns fake election security videos

The FBI released a statement on Saturday addressing false claims about the election and reaffirming their intention to ensure voter security leading up to Election Day. “The FBI is aware of two ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

FBI warns that fake videos are spreading election misinformation

The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.

Fake election-related videos being spread on social media

A video circulating on social media purporting to show a Pennsylvania election worker ripping up a ballot is fake. Our CBS News Confirmed team traced the video to an anonymous account with a ...

FBI warns fake election videos likely created by Russian group

The FBI is warning against at least two election-related videos being linked to a Russian disinformation group. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant has more on the vetted content.

Election security updates: CISA says election saw only 'minor' disruptive activities

Follow the latest election-related security issues and legal challenges.

FBI warns of election-related fraud schemes

The FBI warned this week of multiple types of election-related fraud schemes perpetrated by scammers targeting American voters in the lead-up to Election Day. The bureau said Tuesday that scammers ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

FBI warns of deepfake videos ahead of Election Day

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about two videos falsely claiming to be from the FBI on election security. One mentions the apprehension of groups committing ballot fraud ...

Federal officials sound alarm over fake election videos tied to Russia

Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.

Video showing voters' ballots being ripped up is fake, officials say

Law enforcement officials in Bucks County said a video showing ballots being torn up is fake and is being investigated by the FBI.

Politics - CBS News - October 24

Russian actors made fake video of mail-in ballots burning

U.S. officials said that Russian actors made the fake video showing mail-in ballots marked for former President Trump burning in Pennsylvania which circulated this week. “The IC [Intelligence ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Russians behind fake video of ballots being destroyed, US officials say

Recent video purportedly showing a man destroying ballots marked for Trump is a disinformation campaign, say officials. Russian actors were behind a viral video falsely showing mail-in ballots for ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Man Who Faked Kayaking Death Says in Video He’s ‘Safe’

Ryan Borgwardt, who is believed to be in Eastern Europe and has been communicating with the authorities, has not committed to returning to the U.S., officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - 1 hour ago

Man Who Faked Kayaking Death Says in Video He’s ‘Safe’

Ryan Borgwardt, who is believed to be in Eastern Europe and has been communicating with the authorities, has not committed to returning to the U.S., officials said.

World - The New York Times - 1 hour ago

Expert tips on lowering election-related stress

Between assassination attempts, a last-minute candidate switch and ongoing personal attacks, the nail-biter 2024 election has some Americans stressed out. In fact, the American Psychological ...

Meta removes 2 million accounts related 'pig-butchering' scams

Some major tech companies including Meta are taking steps to combat “pig butchering” scams, which trick Americans out of billions of dollars each year through fake online friendships and romances.

Viral video of ripped-up Pennsylvania ballots is fake and Russian-made, intelligence agencies say

Russian actors "manufactured and amplified" a viral video that falsely showed a person tearing up ballots in Pennsylvania, the FBI and two other federal agencies said Friday.

Georgia official says fake voter fraud video is likely from Russian troll farm

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said a video purporting to show Haitians claiming that they illegally voted for Kamala Harris is fake and likely the work of a Russian troll farm.

Russia was behind second fake video spreading false voter fraud claims, U.S. officials say

Experts warned that two recent Russian-created fake videos appear designed to undercut Americans’ confidence in the 2024 election results and stoke racial animus.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

'I am safe': US kayaker who faked death sends video to police

Police say Ryan Borgwardt is believed to be in Eastern Europe, and has sent a video to prove he is safe.

Russian actors made video falsely depicting mail-in ballots for Donald Trump being destroyed in Pennsylvania, FBI says

Tech - ABC News - October 25

FBI says Russia created viral video of PA ballots being ripped up

The FBI said Russian actors are behind a recent viral video on X that falsely shows a person tearing up filled-out ballots in Pennsylvania, part of ongoing attempts to disrupt the U.S. presidential ...

Politics - NBC News - October 26

How the Supreme Court has ruled on 2024 election-related cases

A majority of Supreme Court justices ruled to allow Virginia to proceed with removing roughly 1,600 alleged noncitizens from its voter rolls. This comes just days before the Nov. 5 election and as ...

Washington governor activates National Guard against election-related violence

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) activated the National Guard to be on stand-by in the event it is asked to support local law enforcement and the Washington State Patrol during election week, a press ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Some traders see opportunity in Wall Street’s election-related anxiety

Wall Street is still on edge ahead of Tuesday’s U.S. election. But some traders appear to be getting a head start on bets that a relief rally will take hold once the vote tallies are known.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

2 more Russian disinformation videos are circulating online, sources say

The disclosure brings to four the number of fake videos produced and distributed by Russia to mislead the American electorate that have been publicly identified in recent days by the U.S. government.

Politics - CBS News - November 2

Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral

Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral.

FBI ramping up security efforts ahead of Election Day

Law enforcement and intelligence agencies across the federal government are assembling operation centers in preparation for Election Day. CBS News' David Becker, Nicole Sganga and Catherine Cole ...

FBI command post 'triaging' election threats to share with state and local partners

FBI command post focuses on keeping the 2024 election secure.

'Bro culture': how gender is defining the US election – video

Why is Donald Trump's brand of rightwing politics so appealing to white male voters? Is Kamala Harris struggling to gain their support because of sexism, or do some men just feel unheard and ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Kentucky election officials push back on viral 'vote-switching' video

Officials in Kentucky are pushing back on unfounded allegations of voter fraud after a social media video showed an apparent technical glitch on a ballot-marking machine.

Column: Hitler-splaining. F-Bombs. Fake headlines. An election week in the media like no other

A defense of Nazis shows that vulgar language is the least of our worries. There's just one F-bomb that should rattle us all right now and it's being used by those who know Trump best: Fascism.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25

October jobs report was a ‘head fake.’ Look at these numbers instead before Election Day.

A jobs report skewed by hurricanes and a strike at Boeing landed on voters’ radar with less than a week until Election Day, scrambling the picture of the U.S. economy as Kamala Harris and Donald ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Here’s Why Experts Say Elon Musk and X Lead the Pack in Fake Election Claims

The billionaire Trump supporter’s social media platform is the locus of misleading claims and outright lies about the election, which have gotten more than 2 billion views, according to a digital ...

Business - Inc. - November 5

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