Has anybody ever reported suspicious activity/people to the ICE HSI Tip area either by calling or online form?

[J+A 3]

Hello everyone!

I was just curious if anybody has ever reported suspicious people or activity to this website: http://www.ice.gov/webform/hsi-tip-form (or called their Tip Line)?

If so, did you become aware of the fraud reported being successfully prevented or some sort of action taking place?

I know this is a bit of a stretch to find out since the website clearly states no updates are given but thought I would ask anyway.

Thank you.

[TBoneTX 43,413]

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[Torete 121]

Hello everyone!

I was just curious if anybody has ever reported suspicious people or activity to this website: http://www.ice.gov/webform/hsi-tip-form (or called their Tip Line)?

If so, did you become aware of the fraud reported being successfully prevented or some sort of action taking place?

I know this is a bit of a stretch to find out since the website clearly states no updates are given but thought I would ask anyway.

Thank you.

No and no. Sorry.

There is however a financial incentive for doing so...with conditions.

Edited January 16, 2015 by Torete

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

Hello everyone!

I was just curious if anybody has ever reported suspicious people or activity to this website: http://www.ice.gov/webform/hsi-tip-form (or called their Tip Line)?

If so, did you become aware of the fraud reported being successfully prevented or some sort of action taking place?

I know this is a bit of a stretch to find out since the website clearly states no updates are given but thought I would ask anyway.

Thank you.

This country's law is based on evidences, they don't just investigate something they read about on website. They don't have time, money or manpower to go investigate some tips from any individual. They might pay attention if the tip are from a lot of persons.

[Jawaree 717]

Reporting a crime or suspicion of one is responsible & patriotic

however doing it for monetary gains or a U visa is not likely....that's

why the sites says there is no updates...You see something call and

say something, they then take it from there, if ever you are needed you

MAY be contacted.....Unless you are giving them some big fish & you

are part of the organization, benefiting the caller is almost nil, just patriotic

[J+A 3]

This country's law is based on evidences, they don't just investigate something they read about on website. They don't have time, money or manpower to go investigate some tips from any individual. They might pay attention if the tip are from a lot of persons.

Thanks for your input Nancy. I definitely understand what you are saying but I really hope it's not true. It kind of defeats the purpose of having a tipline in the first place if no action will take place unless hundreds or thousands of reports are submitted. I will explain my scenario below.

[J+A 3]

Reporting a crime or suspicion of one is responsible & patriotic

however doing it for monetary gains or a U visa is not likely....that's

why the sites says there is no updates...You see something call and

say something, they then take it from there, if ever you are needed you

MAY be contacted.....Unless you are giving them some big fish & you

are part of the organization, benefiting the caller is almost nil, just patriotic

Thanks for your input Jawaree. I agree with reporting suspicious activity but not for monetary gain. I will explain my scenario below

[J+A 3]

As promised, I used the tipline to report a person who holds a tourist visa in their hands. This person plans to enter the US with their tourist visa solely to marry someone (unaware if person is resident or citizen) here and remain in the US to later file for Adjustment of Status. I always understood this action as being a violation of the tourist visa. I would like to hear from everyone if this was beneficial or a waste of time.

[Torete 121]

As promised, I used the tipline to report a person who holds a tourist visa in their hands. This person plans to enter the US with their tourist visa solely to marry someone (unaware if person is resident or citizen) here and remain in the US to later file for Adjustment of Status. I always understood this action as being a violation of the tourist visa. I would like to hear from everyone if this was beneficial or a waste of time.

IMO, it was beneficial. Let HSI determine if what you reported rises to the level of them conducting an investigation. (If at all)

See something, say something. It's your concern what your motivation for reporting it to HSI is.

Regards

[J+A 3]

IMO, it was beneficial. Let HSI determine if what you reported rises to the level of them conducting an investigation. (If at all)

See something, say something. It's your concern what your motivation for reporting it to HSI is.

Regards

Thanks for replying Torete. I am truly hoping that by informing ICE of an individual that is planning on doing this they would mark their name as a 'red flag' on their system so when the person actually does their POE interview they will heavily question them more than usual to confess their plan and send them back to their country. Of course I do not know the immigration system nor procedures so that is why I posed the question out here to see if anyone has used the tipline and seen any results.

[Jawaree 717]

I do understand it is wrong & illegal, but how did you come

by such intimate info , are U supposed to be a friend, or the

friend of a friend? Sometimes ICE acts on these things

many times not, be very sure about these allegations B4

reporting sometimes rumors can go over-board.

You have done your part by reporting it that's all U can do.

[BrynaW 0]

Good morning, I think I can help answer your question. If you leave this tip, and the suspect at hand has not filed for any adjustment of status, then your tip is discredited, and so are you. If you are an ex husband or boyfriend, then this information is also usually discredited and can be used against you in the future, especially if the individual files a complaint against you.  If you tip off the same person at a latter time, date and in a new relationship (again) you might be seen as simply having a personal issue with the person in question. This is not something to be taken lightly.

[Ontarkie 13,957]

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