Countless questions are coming up from President Donald Trump's recent executive orders on immigration.
Some are taking advantage of the confusion, spreading rumors of false ICE raids.
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One hoax targeted the Super Compare Foods in Durham over the weekend, with people wearing uniforms and using a pickup truck resembling a border control vehicle.
"It's despicable. I think they're despicable. Hatred has an expiration date," said Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams. "The person who played this joke should look in the mirror and find that they have a problem with themselves. I implore folks to just turn to one another. That is what we can control."
The grocery store said on social media it would pursue legal action. Durham police tell WRAL News they are working to determine if a crime occurred.
While some are spreading misinformation, others like El Centro Hispano are trying to stop the flow of incorrect information.
Emilia Ismael is the Director of El Centro’s Development and Strategic Partnerships.
"Always verify the information, not to immediately assume that the worst is happening and start spreading information that turns out not to be accurate or not to be true," Ismael said.
El Centro Hispano hosts Know Your Rights clinics, open to everyone in the community.
"We are having a lot of demand for those. A lot of people are asking about them. But I can tell you that the demand is generalized. It's not just one population," Ismael said. "They're just workshops that remind everyone in the United States what their rights are."
The next virtual clinic is scheduled for Feb. 4.
To report suspected ICE activity in your area, call or text Siembra NC's hotline at 336-543-0353.
Para reportar sospechas de actividad de ICE en su área, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a la línea directa de Siembra NC al 336-543-0353.