matthew petracca comey seashells case: Viral Video Claims FBI Director Collected Seashells as Code, False
A viral rumor sweeping social media this week falsely claims that former FBI Director James Comey used seashells as a secret code in the "matthew petracca comey seashells case," linking Matthew Petracca, a known conspiracy theorist, to an alleged FBI cover-up. Fact-checkers confirm the video is fabricated, with no evidence that seashells were ever used for communication in any FBI operation. The rumor appears to stem from a satirical post that later went viral, but authorities have dismissed it as a hoax. Viewers are urged to verify sources before sharing.