The Decoy Project

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The Alfonse M. D'Amato United States Courthouse in Central Islip, New York

They Pose as 13-Year-Olds Online. One of Their Tips Just Sent a College Professor to Federal Court.

The Decoy Project says its volunteers pose as minors online to identify predators, then hand everything to the FBI. One case, involving a Long Island community college professor, shows exactly how that pipeline actually works.

September 2, 2026 · 7 min read