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The FBI clarified that it is investigating some extortion demands as legitimate.

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What
The FBI clarified that it is investigating some extortion demands as legitimate.
When
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:46:00 GMT · 4h 33m ago
Where
United States ·
Why
The clarification was issued a day after a report stated that three messages received in a case were determined to be fake.
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The FBI's clarification aims to distinguish between genuine and fraudulent extortion demands within its investigations, potentially impacting public trust and the allocation of investigative resources.

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