FBI Probes Racist Texts Sent to Black Americans Nationwide

Anonymous messages instructing recipients to report to plantations have sparked federal investigations.

The FBI and FCC are investigating racist text messages sent to Black Americans across multiple states, including New York, Alabama, and California.
The texts, which reference slavery and plantations, have caused distress among recipients, including children and college students.
Officials believe the messages are part of a coordinated campaign targeting African Americans following the presidential election.
TextNow, a phone service provider, has disabled accounts linked to the messages and is cooperating with law enforcement.
The messages were sent using VPNs, complicating efforts to trace their origin, but authorities are committed to holding the perpetrators accountable.