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DHS
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Department of Homeland Security
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United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline is a resource for Federal employees and the public to report allegations of employee corruption, civil rights and civil liberties abuses, program fraud and financial crimes, and miscellaneous criminal and non-criminal activity associated with waste, abuse or fraud affecting the programs and operations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). An individual may also report to the DHS OIG Hotline any information that an employee, former employee, applicant, or contractor reasonably believes is evidence of any of the following: Violation of any law, rule or regulation; Gross mismanagement; Gross waste of funds; Abuse of authority; or Substantial and specific danger to public health or safety. DHS employees and contractors may also contact the DHS OIG Hotline if an adverse personnel action has been taken, or threatened against them, in retaliation or reprisal for a protected disclosure that was made prior to the adverse personnel action.
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
The following matters are not generally investigated by DHS OIG: 911 emergencies EEO complaints Classified information To report undocumented immigrants, employers who hire undocumented immigrants or immigration irregularities or violations (not involving DHS employees) please call the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE to report suspicious activity. For more information click here: http://www.ICE.gov For questions and information regarding the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), please call the CBP INFO Center. The Center is open Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EDT. You can ask your question via email or by calling 1-877-CBP-5511.If you are outside the U.S. you must call 202-325-8000 or click here for additional information: http://www.cbp.gov To determine the status of immigration matters or seek assistance in the immigration process, please contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.For more information, click here: https://www.uscis.gov

California Man Pleads Guilty to Meth and Money Laundering Charges

California Man Pleads Guilty to Meth and Money Laundering Charges
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Investigative Press Release
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California Man Pleads Guilty to Meth and Money Laundering Charges PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Stockton, California pleaded guilty in federal court to violation of federal narcotics and money laundering laws related to a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in,,,

Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving Meth from California to Distribute

Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving Meth from California to Distribute
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Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving Meth from California to Distribute PITTSBURGH – A former resident of Rockton, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to violation of federal narcotics laws related to a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in and around,,,

Californian Admits Mailing 2 Kilograms of Meth to Western Pennsylvania

Californian Admits Mailing 2 Kilograms of Meth to Western Pennsylvania
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Californian Admits Mailing 2 Kilograms of Meth to Western Pennsylvania PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Stockton, California pleaded guilty in federal court to violation of federal narcotics laws related to a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in and around the,,,

Albuquerque man sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for auto loan fraud schemes exceeding $1.5 million

Albuquerque man sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for auto loan fraud schemes exceeding $1.5 million
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Investigative Press Release
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Albuquerque man sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for auto loan fraud schemes exceeding $1.5 million ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that Rick Benavidez, 47, of Albuquerque, was sentenced in federal court to,,,

DHS Can Better Mitigate the Risks Associated with Malware, Ransomware, and Phishing Attacks

2022
OIG-22-62
Audit
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Homeland Security

In recent years, several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components have been victims of cyberattacks. To protect its sensitive information from potential exploitation, DHS implements multiple layers of defense against malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks.

Man Sentenced to 160 Months for Role in International Lottery Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly Victims

Man Sentenced to 160 Months for Role in International Lottery Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly Victims
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Man Sentenced to 160 Months for Role in International Lottery Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly Victims TUCSON, Ariz. – On Tuesday, David Odean McIntosh, 29, of Jamaica, was sentenced by United States District Judge Raner C. Collins to 160 months in prison. McIntosh was previously found guilty by a,,,

Texas Prisoner Indicted on Federal Drug Trafficking Crimes Related to Prison Yard Drone Drops

Texas Prisoner Indicted on Federal Drug Trafficking Crimes Related to Prison Yard Drone Drops
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Texas Prisoner Indicted on Federal Drug Trafficking Crimes Related to Prison Yard Drone Drops SHERMAN, Texas – A Texas prison inmate man has been arrested and charged with federal violations related to a drone drop scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston,,,

Slidell Woman Pleads Guilty to FEMA Fraud

Slidell Woman Pleads Guilty to FEMA Fraud
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Slidell Woman Pleads Guilty to FEMA Fraud NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – SCHSHINETIA ANDERSON, age 44, a resident of Slidell, Louisiana, pled guilty on August 11, 2022 to FEMA fraud announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. The defendant is scheduled to be sentenced before the Honorable Mary Ann Vial Lemmon,,,

Nicaraguan Citizen Pleads Guilty and is Sentenced for Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Employment

Nicaraguan Citizen Pleads Guilty and is Sentenced for Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Employment
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Nicaraguan Citizen Pleads Guilty and is Sentenced for Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Employment NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – EDGAR CRUZ-MATUTE (CRUZ-MATUTE), age 29, a citizen of Nicaragua, pled guilty and was sentenced on August 17, 2022, for illegally using a social security number,,,

Alien Smuggling Coordinator Pleads Guilty to Bribing Former Border Patrol Agent

Alien Smuggling Coordinator Pleads Guilty to Bribing Former Border Patrol Agent
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Investigative Press Release
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Alien Smuggling Coordinator Pleads Guilty to Bribing Former Border Patrol Agent TUCSON, Ariz. – Luis Alfredo Quintero-Gonzalez, 36, of Mexico, pleaded guilty on August 11, 2022, for Conspiracy to Commit Bribery and Alien Smuggling. Sentencing is scheduled for October 25, 2022, before United States,,,

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