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A text message campaign is targeting people in Michigan with misinformation about “ballot sensor issues.” The messages claim a “typographical error” is causing people who voted for Joe ***** to have their votes switched to President *****, and people who voted for ***** to have their votes switched to *****, according to The Washington Post. The hoax message claims to be coming from the FBI.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warned voters the text messages are fake. “Dearborn voters, text messages are reportedly being sent to trick you into thinking there are ballot sensor issues,” she tweeted. “Do not fall for it, it’s a trick!”
The campaign is one of many efforts to spread doubt about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election….