Introduction to Digital Undercover Operations In the digital age, criminals are no longer confined to physical spaces. From cyber fraud to illegal marketplaces, the internet is full of hidden corners where criminal activity thrives. To keep up, law enforcement has adapted by going undercover online using a strategy known as the law enforcement sock puppet—a carefully crafted fake identity designed to blend into digital communities. These virtual agents are not just usernames and profile pictu...

Introduction to Digital Undercover Operations In the digital age, criminals are no longer confined to physical spaces. From cyber fraud to illegal marketplaces, the internet is full of hidden corners where criminal activity thrives. To keep up, law enforcement has adapted by going undercover online using a strategy known as the law enforcement sock puppet—a carefully crafted fake identity designed to blend into digital communities. These virtual agents are not just usernames and profile pictu...