The FBI issued an internal warning in February 2026 about a small group of women allegedly creating fake online dating profiles with a "tradwife" aesthetic to attract U.S. immigration enforcement agents and expose them online—a practice known as doxing. The memo, obtained by a government-transparency group called Property of the People, was shared with law enforcement officials nationwide. It described how the profiles were designed to appeal to individuals in law enforcement, using imagery and interests associated with traditional gender roles, with the goal of luring agents into interactions that would lead to their personal information being shared online. The FBI noted that the tactic aimed to embarrass agents and potentially deter immigration enforcement activities. However, the report did not confirm whether any agents had been successfully doxed or provide specific details such as the dating sites involved or the locations of the individuals. The FBI’s memo was part of a broader pattern of internal law enforcement concerns about activists targeting immigration officers. Property of the People has obtained numerous records showing that multiple agencies, including the FBI, the New York Police Department, and Customs and Border Protection, have raised alarms about doxing. These reports often cite the increased use of technology like AI, facial recognition, and smart glasses, which can help identify and track law enforcement personnel. In one instance, the U.S. Army warned in October 2025 that cartels had allegedly offered to pay individuals to dox, assault, or kidnap immigration officers. However, such claims often lack specific evidence, and some cases, like a murder-for-hire plot targeting a border patrol leader, have not resulted in convictions. The FBI’s mention of "tradwife" aesthetics referenced a social media trend that promotes traditional gender roles, often associated with influencers who romanticize domestic life. The term "doxing" refers to the act of publicly sharing someone’s private information without their consent. While the FBI’s memo did not confirm that agents had been targeted, it did note that the threat was being monitored. The FBI declined to comment on the specific report, stating it does not typically discuss intelligence briefings. A spokesperson emphasized the bureau’s commitment to protecting law enforcement officers from threats and violence. Critics argue that the FBI’s memo was based on weak or unverified information and may have been influenced by right-wing media narratives. Ryan Shapiro of Property of the People called the alert "absurd," saying it wastes taxpayer money on protecting ICE agents from potential embarrassment. Mike German, a former FBI agent and civil liberties advocate, criticized the lack of citations or footnotes in the report and suggested it may have been inspired by a New York Post article that claimed "lefty TikTokkers" were organizing to dox ICE agents. German argued that the memo reflects a growing "us versus them" mentality within law enforcement. Meanwhile, others question whether doxing poses a real threat to ICE officers, noting that they are public servants whose identities are not inherently confidential.