Your Tax Dollars at Work: aliens.gov Launches, Promises to Help You 'Report an Alien Encounter' Without the Laughs
If you've ever spotted a strange light in the sky and worried about calling 911 or getting locked up in a psych ward, the U.S. government now has a website for you: aliens.gov. The new portal, launched this week by an obscure Homeland Security task force, asks Americans to 'submit a report' of any unidentified aerial phenomena. While the government insists this is about national security, the fine print is what matters for your wallet. The site demands you upload footage, fill out a 27-question form, and verify your identity with a digital ID. Translation: one more database to track your movements and one more potential target for hackers to steal your personal info. Plus, if you actually see something, good luck getting reimbursed for lost productivity or PTSD therapy. Meanwhile, the government burned about $250,000 in development costs on a site that crashes every time you try to hit 'submit.' Consumer tip: keep your phone in your pocket. The only alien you need to worry about is the one draining your bank account.