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FBI Warns of Rise in Impersonation Crimes Nationwide

11/5/2025

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) bulletin reports five 2025 incidents in which criminals impersonating U.S. immigration officers robbed, kidnapped, and sexually assaulted people.
The advisory urges stronger officer identification protocols and better coordination to distinguish imposters from legitimate operations.
Notable cases include a New York restaurant robbery and a Florida kidnapping.
The advisory calls it a national concern, and the FBI declined to comment due to the government shutdown.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) bulletin reports five 2025 incidents in which criminals impersonating U.S. immigration officers robbed, kidnapped, and sexually assaulted people.
The advisory urges stronger officer identification protocols and better coordination to distinguish imposters from legitimate operations.
Notable cases include a New York restaurant robbery and a Florida kidnapping.
The advisory calls it a national concern, and the FBI declined to comment due to the government shutdown.