ICE Issues Alert on Scam Targeting Noncitizens

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is spreading a message that it received information of a scam targeting non-citizens. Individuals who claim to work for ICE’s Detention Reporting and Information line (DRIL) have been contacting non-citizens, scaring them that there are issues with their immigration status and only sending them money will save their status.

ICE wants it known that DRIL does not make outbound calls or request money from individuals. This seems to be a scheme used to prey on noncitizens who are made nervous by the threats and false information of the impostors.

ICE is the government agency tasked with the internal enforcement of US immigration laws. If you notice any suspicious activity, ICE asks that you contact the Joint Intake Center at (866) 347 – 2433 or submit an online form.