Fact Check: Did the U.S. Government Secretly Launch an 'aliens.gov' Website to Report UFO Encounters? The Latest Viral Rumor Explained
A sensational claim sweeping social media this week alleges that the U.S. federal government has quietly launched a new official website at aliens.gov, supposedly to allow citizens to report extraterrestrial sightings directly to the Department of Homeland Security.
The rumor, which exploded on platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), suggests the site is a "transparency portal" for UFO whistleblowers. However, a closer look reveals that while an aliens.gov domain does technically exist, it is a real but long-dormant government placeholder that simply redirects to another federal site. It was never live as a dedicated "alien reporting tool." The viral posts are largely based on a misinterpretation of old government records and a satirical online hoax.
So, what’s real? A .gov domain was indeed registered years ago for administrative purposes but remains inactive. What’s fake? The idea that it’s a new, interactive portal for the public to upload alien videos. For now, if you want to report a UFO, stick to established protocols—not the fictional aliens.gov. Stay skeptical, and always double-check your sources.