The federal government denies claims that it is offering a cash reward for reporting illegal immigrants.
U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Friday said that the claims spread online about such a reward are false.
Notably, the ICE tip form suggests that financial incentives could possibly be considered for certain information.
"Although there is absolutely no guarantee that tip information provided will result in monetary payments, ICE has the discretion and statutory authorization to pay for information and/or evidence that is used in support of criminal investigations," the website states.
ICE also said that it does not provide status updates for tips that are submitted on the site, but the information will be forwarded in a timely manner to the responsible office for follow-up action.
During the 2024 presidential election, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump promised on the campaign trail he would carry out the largest deportation in American history and prioritized tackling illegal immigration.
ICE deportations began immediately after Trump took office, and the White House released images of the first deportation flights on military aircraft in the first week of Trump's presidency.
The U.S. State Department is working with countries such as Mexico to carry out its deportation efforts. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed the number of ICE flights so far and dismissed news reports that Mexico refused them.