False Impersonation of Federal Officer or Employee — Demanding or Obtaining Anything of Value is a federal crime defined by 18 U.S.C. § 912. It occurs when an individual deliberately misrepresents himself or herself as a federal employee or officer with the intent to demand or obtain anything of value. The individual must have acted with the intent to defraud another person or entity. Types of False Impersonation of Federal Officer or Employee — Demanding or Obtaining Anything of Value include: • Misrepresenting oneself as a federal employee or officer to demand or obtain a fee, salary, or other compensation. • Misrepresenting oneself as a federal employee or officer to demand or obtain a property or asset. • Misrepresenting oneself as a federal employee or officer to demand or obtain information, or to conceal a crime. • Misrepresenting oneself as a federal employee or officer to gain access to restricted areas or documents.