The State Department is investigating an imposter pretending to be Secretary of State Marco Rubio who has contacted foreign ministers and other U.S. officials.

The impersonation campaign began in mid-June when the individual or individuals responsible created a Signal account with the display name “[email protected],” according to the Washington Post.

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