FBI confirms racist text messages instructing forced labor circulate in multiple states

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Racist text messages instructing people to report to plantations for forced labor have been confirmed as real by the FBI and attorney generals in Virginia and Washington, D.C. These messages began circulating on November 6, the day after the election. The messages contain alarming content, including instructions to be ready for pickup in a van. Recipients from various states have reported receiving similar texts, prompting concern and condemnation from officials. Authorities are aware of the situation and encourage anyone who receives these messages to report them. The FBI has not confirmed an investigation but is monitoring the issue.


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