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
2001 anthrax attacks
2001 anthrax attacks
Anthrax hoaxes