FBI Warns of Scam and Deepfake Surge Ahead of U.S. Midterms
The FBI warned that scams and deepfakes are expected to surge ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, TechRadar reported on Oct. 19, 2026.
According to TechRadar, the FBI issued the warning as the midterm elections approach. The report did not name specific states, races or platforms, and it did not describe particular scam techniques or deepfake examples. It also did not say whether the FBI had identified suspects, countries or organizations, or whether any related incidents had already been recorded.
TechRadar reported the warning in an article published on Oct. 19, 2026. The article's author description identifies Benedict as a senior security writer at TechRadar Pro covering geopolitics, cyber-warfare and business security. The supplied material did not include direct quotations from the FBI, a copy of the warning, or technical guidance for voters or election officials.
The report placed the warning in the context of the U.S. midterm elections. The supplied material did not provide election dates, affected jurisdictions or any account of previous deepfake or scam activity tied to the warning.
Editor's Summary
The FBI has warned of a torrent of scams and deepfakes ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, according to TechRadar. The report offers few specifics, but it flags two online risks around the elections.