matthew petracca comey seashells case: FBI Reopens Investigation After Viral Photo Shows Former Agent at Beach with Mystery Shells
A new viral sensation has erupted online after a grainy photo emerged allegedly showing former FBI Director James Comey and ex-Melbourne star Matthew Petracca examining seashells on a secluded Florida beach. Dubbed the "matthew petracca comey seashells case," conspiracy theorists claim the shells contain coded messages tied to a classified document leak. The FBI has confirmed a "preliminary review" but dismissed the seashells as "common scallop shells" found at a public beach. Fact-checkers note the image was digitally altered from a 2019 vacation photo of Comy alone, and Petracca was in Australia training for the AFL season at the time. While the rumor is fake, it has sparked memes and a 200% spike in seashell sales online.