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Is ID.me safe to use? What you need to know
More people are running into ID.me when trying to access government services, and it can raise questions right away. Dave from Richardson, TX, recently emailed us after seeing it required across several federal sites.
It is a fair question, especially when you are being asked to hand over sensitive personal information. Here is what you need to know before you decide to use it.
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ID.me is a private identity verification company. It helps confirm that you are really you before letting you access certain services.
You will see it on sites tied to agencies like the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Instead of each agency verifying your identity separately, ID.me acts as a middle layer. Once you verify your identity, you can use that login across multiple services.
There are a few reasons ID.me has become so widely used.
ID.me complies with strict identity verification requirements used by government agencies. These standards are designed for handling sensitive data like benefits and tax information.
The platform uses encryption and monitoring systems to protect your data. That includes secure storage and safeguards against unauthorized access.
Identity theft and account takeovers are a growing problem. ID.me is designed to stop someone else from pretending to be you and accessing your benefits.
Major federal agencies rely on it. That level of adoption does not happen without passing multiple security checks.
This is where you need to pay attention.
Even though you see it on government websites, ID.me is a private company. That matters because your data is being handled by a third party.
Depending on the service, you might be asked for:
That is a lot of personal data in one place.
Some experts have raised concerns about:
ID.me says it protects this information, but it is still worth being aware of the tradeoff.
You may also see Login.gov as an option on some sites.
Here is the key difference:
Both are secure. The choice often comes down to convenience versus how much personal data you are comfortable sharing.
Here is the part most people do not expect. ID.me itself isn’t a scam. The problem is that scammers know people trust it. That makes it a perfect disguise.
Because ID.me is widely trusted, it has become a target for scammers trying to fool you. Scammers rely on urgency, fear and trust to get you to act quickly without thinking.
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You might get an email or text that looks official.
It could say:
The link takes you to a fake login page that looks almost identical to the real one. Real ID.me emails come from an @id.me address. Be cautious of anything using lookalike domains like @idme.com or other variations. If you receive a password reset email you didn't request, it could be a sign someone is trying to access your account.
Scammers also send text messages that look like they are from ID.me, often using verification codes or security alerts to gain your trust.
They might say:
The link can take you to a fake login page designed to steal your information.
Someone claims to be from ID.me or a government agency. They might say there is suspicious activity or a problem with your account. Then they ask for your Social Security number or a verification code. That is a red flag.
No legitimate support team will ask for that information. ID.me will never ask for your password or multi-factor authentication code, even if someone claims to be support. No legitimate service will offer to set up your ID.me account for you or complete verification on your behalf.
Scammers create fake sites that mimic the real login page.
Watch for:
The official ID.me website always ends in .me, not .com or other variations.
If your data has been exposed in a breach, attackers may try to reset your account or intercept verification codes.
Real ID.me verification requires creating a full account, uploading documents and sometimes completing additional steps.
Be cautious if someone only asks for a selfie, a quick video call or partial information without the full process, since scammers may try to create an account in your name.
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If you plan to use ID.me, a few simple habits can go a long way in keeping your information safe and out of the wrong hands.
Type the website yourself instead of clicking links in emails or texts. Start from an official .gov site like the Social Security Administration or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, then log in from there.
Enable multi-factor authentication on your account. Use an authenticator app when possible instead of relying only on text messages, since those can be intercepted in some attacks.
Much of what scammers use starts with personal data found online. A data removal service can help remove your information from data broker sites, making it harder for criminals to piece together enough details to target you in the first place. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com
No legitimate agency or company will ask for your one-time verification code or password. If someone asks for it, that is a scam.
Scammers try to create urgency with messages like "act now" or "your benefits will be suspended." Real government agencies do not rush you like that in a single message.
Before entering any information, make sure you are on the official ID.me website or a trusted .gov page. Look for correct spelling, a secure connection and no extra words in the web address.
Strong antivirus software can help block malicious links, detect fake websites and warn you before you enter sensitive information. It adds another layer of protection if you accidentally click a suspicious link. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com
Check your accounts regularly for unusual activity, especially after verifying your identity. The sooner you spot something off, the faster you can take action.
ID.me is a legitimate and secure tool used across the U.S. government. For most people, it is safe to use and is often required to access important services. At the same time, it asks for more personal data than many people expect. That makes it worth approaching with awareness instead of blind trust. The bigger risk usually comes from scammers pretending to be ID.me, not the platform itself. If you stay alert, use strong security settings and go directly to official websites, you can use it without putting yourself at unnecessary risk.
As more services move toward strict identity verification, how much personal data are you willing to trade for convenience and security? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com
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Fetterman weighs in after PA Supreme Court justice apparently splits from Democratic Party over antisemitism
After a Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice appeared to indicate that he had ditched the Democratic Party, declaring in a statement that he is "no longer registered within any political party," U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., noted that he understood the man's decision.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht, who ran as a Democrat when he was elected in 2015, indicated that the Democratic Party has an issue with antisemitism.
"From 1998 to 2001, years that preceded my judicial career, I served as Vice-Chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. In the quarter century that has passed since then, the Democratic Party has changed. Nazi tattoos, jihadist chants, intimidation and attacks at synagogues, and other hateful anti-Jewish invective and actions are minimized, ignored, and even coddled. Acquiescence to Jew-hatred is now disturbingly common among activists, leaders and even many elected officials in the Democratic Party," he asserted in part of his statement, which Fox News Digital obtained.
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"I can no longer abide this. So, I won’t. I am no longer registered within any political party," Wecht declared in the statement. "It is my hope that Pennsylvanians, and Americans, of all viewpoints and backgrounds will oppose and resist the scourge of Jew-hatred before it undermines what our ancestors have built here."
The justice, who began serving on the state's high court in 2016, was retained in a 2025 election.
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Fox News Digital reached out to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party for comment.
"I know David and his legendary father, Cyril. As I’ve affirmed, I’m not changing my party — but I fully understand David’s personal choice," Fetterman wrote in a post on X.
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"The Democratic Party must confront its own rising antisemitism problem," he added.
Florida judge rules prosecutors can access Tiger Woods' prescription drug history after DUI arrest: report
A Florida judge reportedly ruled that prosecutors will have access to Tiger Woods' recent prescription drug history.
An April court filing showed that a subpoena was to be issued for Woods' prescription drug records following his DUI arrest in March, but his attorneys fought it. But according to the TC Palm, the records will be released to prosecutors only and not made available to the public.
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Woods was arrested for driving under the influence after taking field sobriety tests following a two-vehicle crash in which his Range Rover turned onto its driver's side.
The aforementioned court filing showed that a subpoena will be issued to "seek copies of any and all prescription medication on file" for Woods from Jan. 1 through March 27, the date of his car crash and arrest.
Woods' attorney, Douglas Duncan, wrote in a motion that the subpoena goes against Woods' constitutional rights to privacy, requesting Tuesday's hearing to determine whether prosecutors should be allowed to obtain the records.
Woods told law enforcement that "I take a few" prescription medications amid seven back surgeries and "over 20 operations" on his leg. In 2021, he got into a wreck that resulted in serious leg injuries that kept him off the golf course for the entire year.
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He also mentioned that his ankle was fused, and he walks with a limp due to the injuries. Due to the nature of his injuries, authorities made him do a field sobriety test while sitting down. He blew "triple-zeroes," authorities said, but "lethargic" movements warranted exercises anyway.
Woods participated in four exercises before a deputy placed him in handcuffs. The deputy stated she believed Woods was under an "unknown substance."
Deputies found two white pills on Woods, which were later identified as hydrocodone, an opioid used to treat pain.
Woods has pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge but announced several days after the wreck he would "seek treatment." At the scene of the crash, he said he was "hoping to" play in the Masters, but his treatment put his eventual return to the course on hold.
Woods was granted permission on April 1 to travel out of the country "to enter into comprehensive inpatient treatment."
Woods was charged with driving under the influence, property damage, refusal to submit to testing and careless driving. He pleaded not guilty and waived his arraignment, demanding a trial with a jury.
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Gov Abbott extends off-ramp for NY billionaires fleeing Mamdani's policies
As New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani continues to advance policies targeting wealthy executives, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is reminding billionaires that everything is bigger in Texas – including economic opportunity.
Abbott is pitching his state as a refuge from liberal measures Republicans attribute to driving businesses out of the Empire State.
For New York, the stakes are high: even a modest outflow of firms and top earners could dent tax revenues and reshape the city’s role as a global financial hub. For Texas, the influx could mean more jobs, investment and economic clout.
Against that backdrop, Abbott’s office is making an aggressive case for relocation.
"Governor Abbott is proud to welcome businesses and job creators from across the country to Texas, where we have no state income tax, reasonable regulations, and a pro-growth environment that encourages free enterprise to flourish," the governor's press secretary Andrew Mahaleris told Fox News Digital.
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Mahaleris gave insight into Abbott's business philosophy, saying that "punitive policies that target successful job-creating entrepreneurs only accelerate the trend of companies choosing Texas."
Abbott has made attracting out-of-state businesses a cornerstone of his economic strategy, a push that has paid off as Texas continues to draw firms and executives to relocate from higher-tax states. Just last week, Dell Technologies announced a unanimous decision by its board to change the company's legal home from blue enclave Delaware to the Lone Star State.
Abbott celebrated the decision in an X post, saying, "Welcome home, @Dell" and "This is what happens when job creators and innovators are welcomed, not punished."
The governor noted that "more businesses are sure to follow."
That kind of growth matters politically. It signals rising living standards, a stronger tax base and greater leverage to fund infrastructure, education and other priorities without raising taxes.
And the results are reflected in the data.
Texas’ economic output per person jumped more than 10% from 2021 to 2024, according to federal data. Meanwhile, liberal states like California saw far smaller gains over the same period.
Abbott is leaning into that growth as he works to lure firms and capital away from states like New York.
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Concerns have mass exodus from left-leaning cities and states have been thrust into the spotlight by a high-profile clash between Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin, who leads Citadel, one of the world’s most powerful hedge funds.
The dispute was sparked by a viral April 15 video where Mamdani promoted higher taxes on non-primary residences worth more than $5 million in New York City. He specifically singled-out Griffin’s record-setting $238 million Manhattan penthouse and filmed outside the 24,000-square-foot Central Park South property.
Mamdani pointed to the unit as an example of the luxury second homes that would face additional annual fees under his proposal.
Griffin later blasted the video as "creepy and weird," saying at the Milken Institute Global Conference on May 6 that he watched it multiple times. He also said Citadel is reassessing its planned $6 billion Manhattan office tower, while continuing to expand in the red state of Florida, which he called "unquestionably" the right choice.
Mamdani has backed a slate of progressive proposals, including higher taxes on high-value properties, expanded tenant protections and measures aimed at curbing wealth inequality in the city.
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The clash is familiar ground for Griffin, who has long warned that policies targeting the ultra-wealthy and rising crime can drive business out of major cities. Those concerns prompted him to move Citadel’s global headquarters from Chicago to Miami in 2022, highlighting how quickly jobs, investment and influence can follow.
For Chicago, Griffin's move resulted in the steady erosion of one of its most prominent corporate anchors — shrinking office space, relocating employees and the departure of a billionaire who once poured hundreds of millions into the city’s institutions and politics. It also meant fewer high-paying finance jobs downtown and the disappearance of a major civic and cultural benefactor.
A similar dynamic could play out in New York City, home to nearly 9 million and the world’s financial capital, where the loss of firms and top earners could cost jobs, drain tax revenue and shake the economy.
In the nation’s largest city and a global financial center, the outcome of Mamdani’s proposals could shape not only the future of New York's housing market, but also broader debates over regulation, taxation and urban policy.
Flyers star Owen Tippett reveals he missed series vs Hurricanes due to internal bleeding
The Philadelphia Flyers were without star winger Owen Tippett in the second-round series loss to the Carolina Hurricanes due to internal bleeding, the team announced.
Tippett, 27, played the entirety of the team’s first-round series victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, but said he sustained the internal bleeding issue during that series.
"I was unable to return for the second round series vs. Carolina due to an internal bleeding issue that I sustained during the first round series vs. Pittsburgh," Tippett said in a statement from the Flyers.
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"Following a series of medical evaluations, treatments, and rehabilitation under the care of Flyers' medical team, I am making progress and feeling better each day. Despite being cleared to travel and skate with the team at certain practices, things did not progress at a pace that I hoped for or would allow me to safely continue playing."
Tippett had a goal and assist in the Flyers’ series vs. the Penguins. The Ontario native said how proud he was of their season and expressed his gratitude for the support he has received.
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"I am beyond proud of what our team has accomplished this season and truly moved by the tremendous support of the fans," Tippett said.
"I want to sincerely thank everyone for that support — both personally for me and my family, as well as our entire medical and performance staff."
Tippett said that he is confident in a full recovery and looks forward to training camp. The forward had one of the best seasons of his career, scoring 28 goals with 23 assists.
He began his career with the Florida Panthers before being traded to the Flyers in 2022 as part of the package for Claude Giroux. In 428 games across seven seasons, Tippett has recorded 121 goals and 115 assists, good for 236 points.
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EXCLUSIVE: SPLC's 'far-left' 'anti-racism' curriculum found in classrooms as early as kindergarten: watchdog
EXCLUSIVE: As the liberal activist organization Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) faces federal fraud charges, an education watchdog warns that the group continues to integrate its "far-left content and materials" into classrooms as early as kindergarten in more than 40 states across the U.S.
Nicole Neily, president of Defending Education, which was once labeled an "extremist" group by SPLC, told Fox News Digital that "unbeknownst to parents, the Southern Poverty Law Center has been poisoning pupils’ minds around the country for years with its toxic curriculum."
Defending Education published a new exposé detailing how an SPLC education program called "Learning for Justice" (formerly "Teaching Tolerance") has been integrated into K-12 lesson plans and materials in 169 school districts in 42 states, plus Washington, D.C. According to the watchdog, the program reinforces "far-left cultural and political ideologies," including "anti-racism, Black Lives Matter, gender ideology and queer theory, white privilege, white supremacy, whiteness, and transgenderism."
Neily said that due to SPLC’s integration in schools, "issues such as queer theory, white privilege, and anti-racism have supplanted traditional coursework in history, social studies, and other core classes," which she said is "teaching children to view themselves and others through the lens of identity politics, and that America is forever stained by its original sin."
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According to Neily, the materials "intentionally sow division and mistrust between students at a formative stage of their development," adding that "it is deeply disappointing that administrators and educators believe this is an appropriate use of finite classroom time and resources."
The SPLC did not respond to requests for comment on Defending Education's report.
The report reveals that SPLC’s website and documents can be found on school district webpages, in teacher professional development and trainings, classroom lessons, district-wide curricula, Social Emotional Learning, social justice standards, and district antiracism and equity policies and resources.
SPLC’s Learning for Justice program, which the report says is focused on "education for liberation," encourages the implementation of a set of anchor standards and "age-appropriate learning outcomes" divided into the domains of identity, diversity, justice and action.
Under the action category, students are encouraged to commit to join with "diverse people to plan and carry out collective action against exclusion, prejudice and discrimination" and to be "thoughtful and creative in our actions in order to achieve our goals."
Defending Education said the New York State Education Department added "equity revisions" to its NY Social Emotional Learning Benchmarks that aligned the benchmarks with SPLC’s social justice standards.
The report also notes that the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian lists Learning for Justice as a recommended resource in certain lesson materials. It further points to guidance and curriculum resources from the California Department of Education and Illinois State Board of Education, as well as Chicago Public Schools, that include or reference the standards.
According to the report, Learning for Justice materials are also incorporated into curriculum and lesson plans for younger students in several districts. The report cites examples, including Cambridge Public Schools in Massachusetts, integrating the Social Justice Standards into junior kindergarten through fifth-grade physical education, and Yonkers Public Schools in New York, using the standards in pre-kindergarten project-based learning units. It also points to Princeton Public Schools in New Jersey updating its early childhood curriculum using the framework.
Rhyen Staley, director of research at Defending Education, posited that the "amount of influence the SPLC’s programming and content has had on district policies, learning standards, curriculums, and lessons is a real concern for families who value a bias-free learning environment."
"No organization that labels concerned parents as ‘extremists’ and members of ‘hate groups’ should have its biased content used in K-12 schools," said Staley, adding that "district leaders should end the use of this organization’s materials and ideas."
SPLC, an Alabama-based organization that describes itself as a "beacon of hope" for "fighting White supremacy," was indicted late last month on federal fraud charges from a years-long alleged covert paid informant program that Justice Department officials said allocated millions of dollars in donations to a network of informants affiliated with or closely tied to White supremacist and neo-Nazi groups.
The 11-count indictment accuses the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) of wire fraud, false statements to a federally insured bank and conspiracy to commit concealed money laundering. According to the Justice Department, the SPLC sent some $3 million to its paid informants between 2014 and 2023, including people affiliated with the United Klans of America, the National Socialist Party of America and the Aryan Nations-linked Sadistic Souls Motorcycle Club, among others.
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SPLC has denied all allegations of wrongdoing, with a spokesperson defending its work monitoring White supremacist groups and other violent extremist organizations — including via the paid informant program — telling Fox News Digital that their use has "saved lives."
Fox News Digital reached out to the New York State Education Department, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, California Department of Education, Illinois State Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools, Cambridge Public Schools, Yonkers Public Schools and Princeton Public Schools for comment.
Fox News Digital's Breanne Deppisch and Preston Mizell contributed to this report.
Eric Clapton hit in the chest by fan-thrown object, cuts concert short
Eric Clapton left his concert early after he was hit in the chest by an object thrown by a fan.
The 81-year-old guitarist was performing a show in Madrid, Spain, on May 7 when he was struck by what appeared to be a vinyl record. Fan captured video showed Clapton walking along the stage to applause from the crowd before he was hit by the object.
According to Guitar World, Clapton had left the stage, then returned to perform an encore. After being hit by the object, he didn't go through with the encore.
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It did not appear that Clapton was injured or too fazed by the flying object – he performed his May 10 show in Barcelona as scheduled.
He is currently on the European leg of his tour and will go to the United States in September for six shows.
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The trend of fans throwing objects during concerts has affected artists across genres.
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In 2025, country star Luke Bryan was hit in the face by an object during a performance at the North Dakota State Fair.
Similar incidents have involved Billie Eilish, Nick Jonas, Kelsea Ballerini and Bebe Rexha, the latter suffering a black eye after being struck by a phone during a show. Many artists have publicly criticized the trend, arguing that throwing items onstage is not harmless fan behavior but a genuine safety issue.
Mother’s Day dinner dispute turns violent as man accused of stabbing grandmother 11 times: police
A Florida man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing his grandmother nearly a dozen times over a dispute regarding Mother’s Day dinner.
The incident unfolded around 1:26 p.m. on May 10, when authorities with the West Palm Beach Police Department were called to a home regarding reports of a woman being stabbed multiple times, according to court records obtained by Fox News Digital.
Upon arriving at the scene, police said they encountered a physical altercation between two individuals, later identified as Keo Nottage, 29, and his cousin, in the driveway where the alleged stabbing took place.
Officers subsequently located the victim, identified as Nottage’s 74-year-old grandmother, who said a fight between Nottage and her other grandson broke out after Nottage was asked to help carry groceries inside the house after the pair went shopping for Mother’s Day dinner.
The victim told police Nottage allegedly became increasingly agitated and said, "Someone is going to die today," before retrieving a knife from the kitchen, according to court documents.
Nottage then allegedly stabbed the victim "approximately 11 times," authorities said.
Following the alleged incident, Nottage’s cousin told police he attempted to help his grandmother before Nottage allegedly threatened to turn the knife on him.
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The cousin was able to escape the home and call for help, according to police.
Nottage was subsequently arrested and booked into the Palm Beach County Jail, where he remains in custody without bond on charges of attempted first-degree premeditated murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to court documents.
His grandmother was later transported to a local hospital, where she underwent surgery and remains in critical condition, FOX 12 reported.
Fox News Digital reached out to Nottage’s attorney and the West Palm Beach Police Department for comment.
Arrowhead Stadium looks unrecognizable as venue prepares to host FIFA World Cup matches
Arrowhead Stadium is getting a World Cup facelift, whether Chiefs fans like it or not.
For the next few months, Arrowhead Stadium is ditching the red and gold and going by the much more corporate "Kansas City Stadium" as FIFA rolls into town for the 2026 World Cup.
To make these changes, they literally ripped the place apart to make it happen.
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Crews tore out about 3,500 seats along the north sideline to squeeze in a regulation soccer pitch.
Before anyone panics, those seats are not gone for good.
Chiefs Executive VP Matt Kenny said the stadium was designed with a modular setup, meaning everything can be snapped back into place once FIFA packs up and leaves.
Kenny also made it clear this has been years in the making, with ownership pushing to land World Cup matches in Kansas City.
The tournament runs from mid-June to mid-July, so the system will be working overtime.
Off the field, Arrowhead is getting a noticeable upgrade.
New LED lighting and an enhanced audio system are in place to make sure the stadium keeps its reputation as one of the loudest atmospheres in sports.
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There is a catch ...
FIFA rules mean Chiefs sponsor signage will be covered up during the matches, so the place will look a little less like home on TV.
Still, this is a long play for Kansas City.
The organization is using the World Cup as a chance to modernize the stadium before handing it back to Patrick Mahomes and company for another run.
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27 cruise ship workers deported after CBP discovered trove of child pornography
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) deported 27 cruise ship workers alleged to have been involved in the receipt or production of child pornography, the agency said in a Monday statement.
CBP boarded eight cruise liners ported in San Diego from April 23-27 as part of an ongoing investigation into child sexual exploitation material (CSEM), CBP told Fox News Digital.
The agency detained 28 employees and determined 27 of them "were involved in either the receipt, possession, transportation, distribution, or viewing of CSEM or child pornography," an agency spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
CBP canceled visas for 27 of the individuals, 26 of whom were from the Philippines, and deported them back to their home countries.
At least 10 of the detained subjects were employees of Disney Cruise Line, according to NewsNation.
A spokesperson for Disney Cruise Line told NBC News they have a "zero-tolerance policy for this type of behavior" and that the company cooperated with the investigation fully.
"While the majority of these individuals were not from our cruise line, those who were are no longer with the company," the spokesperson told NBC.
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Another cruise liner, Holland America, also confirmed to NBC that some of its employees were involved in the investigation. The company called the allegations "deeply disturbing" and told NBC the employees had been "terminated."
A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California told KPBS that there are no pending charges for the individuals in the district.
A source with knowledge of CBP operations told Fox News Digital that the bar for deportations is lower than it would be to prosecute the alleged offenders criminally.
"A criminal charge is not required for an individual to be found inadmissible or for their visa to be revoked; administrative thresholds for visa cancellations are distinct from criminal prosecution standards," the source told Fox News Digital.
"Visa revocations may occur when information surfaces after the initial visa issuance that would preclude admission to the United States. CBP retains the authority to cancel visas and refuse admission at any time should new information arise," the source concluded.
Fox News Digital contacted the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California, Disney Cruise Line and Holland America but did not immediately receive a response.