On Jan. 20, his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at increasing the detention and deportation of undocumented individuals in the U.S.

After Trump took office, social media posts began circulating claiming that the government was offering rewards for information about undocumented individuals.

One viral post with over 2 million views says, ““DEVELOPING: ICE is allegedly offering $750 per illegal immigrant that you turn in through their tip form. You can call the ICE hotline at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423).”

Some posts include a flyer featuring the U.S. Customs and Border Protection logo with the title, “REPORT ILLEGAL ALIENS.” The flyer reads:

“If you would like to report illegal aliens, please call Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They will need to know names, locations (either work place or residence), and any other specific information you can provide. For more information, please visit www.ice.gov. 1-888-DHS-2ICE (1-888-347-2423).”

These claims and similar posts have spread across X, Facebook, TikTok, Reddit and various online forums.

THE QUESTION

Is ICE offering a $750 reward for reporting undocumented people?

THE SOURCES

• Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
• 2018 Facebook post from Florida’s Citrus County Sheriff’s Office
• Google Lens, a reverse image search tool

THE ANSWER

No, ICE is not offering a $750 reward for reporting undocumented people.

WHAT WE FOUND

Claims that Immigration and Customs...

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