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How do you verify if someone is an FBI agent?
Inspect the badge and ID card.
- Look at the photo and make sure it matches the agent standing in front of you.
- Be sure the badge says Federal Bureau of Investigation at the top. Fake badges will often abbreviate to FBI.
- Make sure the badge is completely gold and has Department of Justice on the bottom.
What does FBI Identification look like?
An authentic FBI badge is small in size and gold in color. The badge should read “Federal Bureau of Investigation” in full at the top. The badge should have an bald eagle at the top with a blindfolded Lady Justice directly underneath and at the middle of the badge holding a scale and torch.
Do FBI agents show you an ID when they contact you?
Most FBI agents show you an ID when contacting you. The ID is quite distinctive and there is only one type. The badge is always accomplished by an ID card and as you can see the badge does have a distinctive shape, The badge is not valid without the ID and the ID is not valid without the badge.
How can I tell if an ID is real or fake?
If you are not sure of the authenticity of the id you can simply call the local office and verify that the person you are talking to is indeed and agent. You can ask them, they seem to be quite ready to tell you! But obviously deference to the “Deep Undercover” guy.
The FBI’s authority to conduct an Identity History Summary check for noncriminal justice purposes is based upon Public Law (Pub. L.) 92-544.
Does the FBI have the authority to modify my fingerprints?
The FBI is responsible for the storage of fingerprints and related Identity History Summary information for the nation and does not have the authority to modify any Identity History Summary information unless specifically notified to do so by the agency that owns the information.