Fake Journalists Spread False News

Unidentified Individuals Create Fictitious Writers

Since 2017, unknown actors have created fictitious journalists who have generated articles that have been unwittingly published and amplified by a variety of online sources.

FBI Investigation Ongoing

The FBI is investigating the matter and is committed to fostering greater security in a digitally connected world. The agency is eager to work with the American public to defeat cyber threats.

FBI Authorities Lead Investigations

The FBI is the lead agency for enforcing civil rights law. They aggressively investigate hate crimes, color of law abuses by public officials, human trafficking, and other offenses.