Anthrax hoaxes

Anthrax hoaxes involving the use of white powder or labels to falsely suggest the use of anthrax are frequently reported in the United States and globally. Hoaxes have increased following the 2001 anthrax attacks, after which no genuine anthrax attacks have occurred. The FBI and U.S. postal inspectors have responded to thousands of "white powder events" and targets have included government offices, US embassies, banks and news organizations.[1][2]

  1. ^ Drogin, Bob (8 March 2009). "Anthrax hoaxes pile up, as does their cost". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
  2. ^ Cole, Leonard A. (2009). The Anthrax Letters: A Bioterrorism Expert Investigates the Attacks That Shocked America--Case Closed?. Skyhorse Publishing. ISBN 978-1-60239-715-6.