Can I make an anonymous call to the FBI to report someone for suspicion of aiding terrorists?

Question

I have a dilemia because I feel so guilty that I am even pondering this but, my wife and I have known a couple for quite a while now and we consider them to be dear friends. However, we think that the husband of the couple may be aiding the terrorist effort somehow. They are from Palestine and after 9/11 he went to the middle East on "business". We didn't think anything of it. Then, the terror plot that was foiled earlier this month was reported. The NEXT DAY he packed his things and went to the middle east on "business"? The trip was not planned in advance or anything like that. Something just all of a sudden came up. Do you think that this can all be a coincidence? Both my wife and I have a bad feeling about him, but we are concerned about reporting him to the FBI because what if it turns out to be nothing? They are close friends and we don't want to do anything that could hurt them. Would it be possible to report them anonomously? What would you do?

There are other circumstaces that worry us too. For instance, he is unemployed and just bought a house. Where did he get the money? We know for a fact that it wasn't from family or friends.

Answer 1

Report it! In this day and age, we all can't take any risks.

Look at it this way.

If you report it (either anonymously or publicly) they are just investigated and put under surveillance behind the scenes, and only if the trained authorities find credible evidence of a threat, then they will be brought in for questioning. However if they find no basis of a threat, then the whole matter will be dismissed.

So you're wrong, and they're not terrorists, than worst-case scenario, you may lose a friendship.

But if you are right and they are terrorists, and just because of a fear of being considered prejudiced, you don't report them, think about what could happen.

The worst would not be the disintegration of just one friendship, but the potential deaths of THOUSANDS of innocent people, should another massive terrorist attack like 9/11 occur.

Think about it. If a loved one was sure to be their next victim, wouldn't you do everything in your power, even risk friendships with other people to prevent it??

It's better to be safe than sorry. Just report it. It's the right thing to do.

Answer 2

Fbi Anonymous Tip Line

Answer 3

I think if you have a genuine suspicion, and are not out to get them for some reason like JUST because they are Palestinian, or Muslim or whatever, then BY ALL MEANS REPORT IT!!

I think with all the danger, tragedies and terrorists running around out there on the loose, it is BETTER TO BE SAFE THEN SORRY!

I mean who knows, your tip could help prevent another 9/11!

Think of all the families you would be protecting from these animals (if they are indeed terrorists)

Think of all the little kids out there who won't have to say goodbye to their moms or dads one morning when they go to work - only to NEVER see them again.

Though you could be wrong and they may not be terrorists, and all the suspicions may turn out to be just innocent coincidences, you never know in this day and age with these evil, sadistic killers who are hell-bent on taking out as many "infidels" as possible.

Once you report it, the FBI, Homeland Security, etc. will do surveillance, and subtle investigation, in a way that you won't be revealed.

Then, and only if the police find enough credible evidence of terrorism, will they be dealt with.

But if you're afraid of retribution (who isn't these days?) what you should do is this:

Instead of calling the FBI directly, call the toll-free hotline at "America's Most Wanted" (1-800-CRIMETV) and report your suspicions of terrorism,

With AMW, you can remain completely anonymous, and they have police and detectives at their headquarters/call center who will take down your complaint (anonymously if you want) and direct the information to the police who will investigate the matter, and take appropriate action, if its needed.

I know that John Walsh and his show AMW, are actively pursuing terrorists. Since 9/11 they have had special segments on wanted terrorists, and they still feature them on their website. (http://www.amw.com)

My advice is its better to report it and risk being wrong, than to keep silent, and have another massive tragedy like 9/11 occur.

So report it. Call the FBI, Homeland Security, or your local police. Or if you are afraid and want to stay anonymous, call John Walsh at "America's Most Wanted" (1-800-CRIMETV) and report these people.

You could turn out to be the key in foiling a massive plot. Who knows, you could end up saving THOUSANDS of innocent lives!!

Report it. It's the right thing to do!

Answer 4

Report them. Don't make it anonymous. The trouble with anonymity is that such reports are often not taken seriously.

The FBI will do background work to determine if there is any real cause for alarm before even approaching them. If there's nothing to worry about, then there will be no problems. If there IS reason to worry, you've done the right thing.

Believe me, its much better to err on the side of caution than to find out on CNN that you were right.

Besides, I doubt very much the FBI would go around telling people who turned them in.

Answer 5

Actually you cannot make an anonymous report but you could ask the FBI to keep your identity as a secret. It would be troublesome if you were trying to make a false report. Thus the FBI would need to know your identity. Hope everything come out well. God Bless You and your friends.

Answer 6

You should mind your own business and not blacken the name of a friend. And frankly, you do not deserve this friend since you are obviously plotting behind his back. And why? Because he is from Palestine and goes there now and then on business. What kind of a xenophobe and racist are you?! You should be ashamed of yourself!

And if you really, really cannot sleep before reporting someone to the FBI as a supporter of terrorism, ring them and report George W. Bush. No one has done more to create and support terrorism than he.

Answer 7

if you want to remain anonymous...use a pay phone. Talk to someone at the FBI about your "gut feelings" and they will decide whether to proceed or not.
The "acts of terrorism" and the loss of human lives in our country have made all of us paranoid and rightly so. Better safe...than sorry.

Answer 8

Yes do report them, it is important that we as Americans remain vigilant to any suspicious activity. You can make an anonymous complaint to your local FBI office and they will use their resources to check into it. It is people like you that help "foil" possible terrorist activity. Dont feel guilty, it is your duty to protect yourself and your neighbors next door, down the street, and across the country. It may be a coincidence but we are better safe than sorry. God speed.

Answer 9

It was deliberate (he left a suicide note. Told the gov to take his "pound of flesh and sleep well"). Little did he know, the government is always going to sleep well. They always do and did for hundreds of years now. And he was a terrorist. A home grown terrorist. Not defending Fox, they are still liars to the 100th degree.

Answer 10

I would try to gather more evidence before making an assumption like that. If they are terrorists I would invite them to into my house and tie them up at gun point. Then I would heat up a needle and poke out one of their eyes with it, making sure they knew that was coming...slowly inching it towards their eye. Then I would break their limbs with hammers and make them beg for their half-way blind, crippled rest of their life in exchange for them admitting allah is a piece of jacked up BS. Then after they admitted I would set them both on fire and....wow lol.. <--I never knew I could be tht violent....just readin over tht.,..nvm. Just report em to FBI if u gain more evidence..