The "Bienvenidos" app claims to be the world's first community-based navigation app for immigration, and it claims to outsmart any border wall from the palm of your hand.

In a video posted on its website, the app developers claim it will use crowd sourced data from users, and alert immigrants of border patrol agents, hidden cameras, drones. The website also states the app will use dropped pins to show immigrants the best routes and even alert them of dangerous river crossings, heat waves and wild animals.

"This is not a new concept," said Victor Manjarrez, with UTEP's Center for Law & Human Behavior.

Manjarrez is the former deputy chief for border patrol in Tucson. He tells ABC-7 immigrants often use comic books and guides to help them cross the border.

"They were using comic books to kind of say, these are the things you need to pack on your trip. These are the things you need to worry about," Manjarrez said.

ABC-7 asked the app's creators if the app was legitimate, but they declined to be interviewed. ABC-7 also asked if there were safeguards in place and how they ensure the safety of those who use the app. On the app's website, the developers claim to make immigration safer.


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We're told illegals come over because conditions are bad in their country and they are just seeking work and a better life. How bad could their lives be if they have smart phones?

Crowd sourced info, huh? I know 20,000 Border Patrol Agents that will help them with their data.

Well then, I guess it's just time to mine the boarder. His beta testers probably won't be able to report back any bugs though.

So ICE downloads and uses the app too? Flood it with bad data and herd the illegal immigrants to checkpoints.

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Originally posted by braillediver:
So ICE downloads and uses the app too? Flood it with bad data and herd the illegal immigrants to checkpoints.

Was thinking the same thing.

Really! Agreed...Hack the shit outta the app...problem alleviated.

I'm surprised federal law enforcement hasn't shut down the app and seized its associated websites. It's specifically designed to facilitate federal crimes. No different from a "Kiddy Diddler" app designed to help you find child porn on the web, or a "Dope To Go" app that allows you to order drugs to be delivered to your house.

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
I'm surprised federal law enforcement hasn't shut down the app and seized its associated websites. It's specifically designed to facilitate federal crimes. No different from a "Kiddy Diddler" app designed to help you find child porn on the web, or a "Dope To Go" app that allows you to order drugs to be delivered to your house.

All of this would be correct, but if I were running ICE, I’d be preparing to use all the data I could get from this app. Let the “crowd” put a pointer to all the established routes and means of crossing the border.

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
I'm surprised federal law enforcement hasn't shut down the app and seized its associated websites.

How would they?

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Originally posted by braillediver:
So ICE downloads and uses the app too? Flood it with bad data and herd the illegal immigrants to checkpoints.

I like this idea

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Originally posted by egregore:

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
I'm surprised federal law enforcement hasn't shut down the app and seized its associated websites.

How would they?

Same way ICE seizes and shuts down pirating/filesharing websites, counterfeit merchandise websites, and dark web illicit marketplaces. Obtain a warrant. Seize the domain, and block access. Work with local authorities (if out of the country) to seize the physical computers and servers, and arrest the people involved.

Absolutely flood the app with false data of every kind until it is sheer poison. And like many others here, I take serious issue with any app designed to help people violate federal law.