BEND, Ore. -- People posing as federal immigration agents, complete with flashing lights on their vehicle, allegedly pulled over a driver and assaulted them earlier this month, Oregon State Police said last week. OSP and the FBI are now reportedly investigating.In a press release on July 24, OSP said the victim was driving on Highway 211 east of Woodburn on the afternoon of July 17 when someone pulled up behind them with red and blue emergency-style lights. The victim pulled over.Two men got out of the vehicle, one of whom was armed with a rifle, OSP said. The suspects identified themselves as "ICE" and allegedly told the victim they were being detained.OSP said the victim was forcibly removed from their vehicle, searched, and placed into the back seat of the suspects' vehicle. A third person was in the vehicle and allegedly assaulted the victim while they were detained.After about 20 minutes, the victim was released and told they were free to leave, OSP said. The victim went to the hospital for their injuries. Once there, they reportedly started getting text messages from a phone number claiming to represent a law firm offering legal representation, OSP said. The messages came from phone number 971-502-5548.OSP said federal law enforcement agencies confirmed the suspects were not federal officers.According to OSP, the suspects were described as wearing boots, baseball caps, face coverings, and green long-sleeved shirts. They wore tactical vests displaying “POLICE” in white lettering and carried badges marked “Police.” The suspect vehicle was described as a newer model smaller SUV, blue or gray in color, with no visible license plates.OSP is asking anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area of Hwy. 211 near South Barlow Road on July 17, or anyone who may have encountered individuals posing as law enforcement officers to contact them. OSP says it also wants to hear from anyone who has received similar communications from the phone number 971-502-5548.Anyone with information is asked to contact OSP dispatch at 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Reference case number SP26-237961.Kotek respondsGov. Tina Kotek responded to the report, condemning those involved and expressing concern over fears that have been raised due to immigration enforcement actions by ICE."This incident of people impersonating federal law enforcement is disturbing, and my thoughts are with the individual who reported this attack and the communities who are scared right now," Kotek said in a press release Monday. "This is exactly the type of incident that follows President Trump’s continued attacks on immigrant and refugee communities and is a direct result of lack of the accountability and oversight of overly aggressive federal agents in our communities."Oregon will not tolerate violence, intimidation, or anyone who attempts to prey on our communities. Every Oregonian deserves to feel safe, and my administration will continue working with state and local partners to protect our communities and hold those responsible accountable."OSP provided the following guidance for confirming the identity of law enforcement:Federal agencies operating in Oregon have confirmed that officers conducting official operations must clearly identify themselves as law enforcement. They also reiterated that anyone who falsely represents themselves as a federal immigration officer will face criminal prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. Impersonating law enforcement jeopardizes public safety, creates unnecessary fear and confusion, and undermines trust in legitimate agencies.If you are unsure whether a traffic stop or law enforcement contact is legitimate, consider the following safety tips:If the vehicle stopping you is not a marked unit, the emergency lights should be built in and are usually not a temporary light placed on the vehicle.Try to stop in a well-lit area or a location where there are a lot of people present.Turn on your emergency flashers, but don’t turn off your car.Lock your door.Look for a uniform or other official department clothing. If you are unsure, ask the officer to display their department identification and badge. Ask where they work and if you can contact their dispatch center to confirm their identity.In Oregon, local, state, and federal law enforcement officers may not wear face coverings except in specific circumstances and must clearly display identification showing the agency they represent.OSP also acknowledges that Oregon immigrant or refugee communities may not feel safe to do any of these things and also reminds individuals that they can always call 911 or other non-emergency line to ask for a marked vehicle to respond.