In the face of the increase Raids Immigration and customs (Icefor its abbreviation in English) In the United States Under federal policies, authorities also discovered Identity fraud issues. In a city Houstonin TexasSeveral episodes of Bounty hunter Who pretend to be federal agents They have raised the alarm of the government.
In August, it went viral on Facebook, where it appeared A Spanish family confronts two alleged thugs Immigration officers. The pictures showed the two people in action They interrogated a young Latino man At the intersection of Aldine Bender Road and Imperial Valley Drive.
The broadcast lasted 14 minutes. During the course, his relatives They repeatedly stressed that the agents responsible for the operation were not real.
The people who were returning home at the time of the interception got out of the car and They asked the young man to ask if he was detained. then, They encouraged him to retire They confirmed that “I didn’t have to be there“If there is no warrant against him.
While they were arguing with the alleged agents, who did not show their credentials, the young man took the opportunity to flee the scene. This led to celebration by the witnesses who, at the same time, They continued filming He demanded that Verifying the identity of immigration officials.
he Department of Public Safety state (Molasses(, which is its abbreviation in English) indicates the presence of bounty hunters in the area.
Although their origin goes back more than a century, they have done just that Limited features Which They are not allowed to act against foreigners because of their immigration status..
To work, these officers must You have a valid license Such as private investigators, security personnel, commissioners, or peace officers. Moreover, they may not They present themselves as police or federal agents, Do not wear uniforms or badgessuch as those of ICE or any other organization.
Due to the disproportionate increase in cases Citizens who pretend to do so Federal immigration officialsthe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBIfor its abbreviation in English) issued a He warns.
In a memo sent in early November he cited Los Angeles TimesOrganism He urged ICE members to identify themselves to avoid confusion.
Those posing as federal agents “harm trust” between law enforcement and the public, the internal letter said.
Likewise, ICE offices have urged officials to implement identity fraud warning campaigns Show your ID when asked During operations.
Victims or witnesses of scams involving people posing as immigration officials can report them to the following entities:
Moreover, to identify the fraudster, according to NBC NewsAn immigrant can Take into account the following considerations:
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