FBI Boston Sounds Alarm on Convincing New Phone Scam Sweeping New England

Massachusetts FBI warns of scam claiming your information bought illegal guns

The FBI is warning Massachusetts residents of a phone scam in which imposters spoof the bureau's number claiming that your information was used to buy illegal guns.

Callers posing as special agents cost Mass. victims more than $24 million, FBI says - The Boston Globe

More than 700 people in Massachusetts fell victim to the agent impersonation scam, reporting losses of more than $24 million, according to the FBI's Boston division.

Scammers posing as FBI target NH residents

The FBI in New England is warning of a new agent impersonation scam which involves spoofing the FBI Boston’s main number and encouraging callers to switch to an encrypted application to continue the conversation.

FBI Boston warns of agent impersonation scam

Victims are told their information was used to purchase illegal firearms, and the scammers pose as agents investigating.

FBI warns Maine residents of impersonation scam

In Maine, 125 victims reported losing $684,587 to government impersonation scams, according to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.

FBI Boston sounds alarm on convincing new phone scam sweeping New England

The FBI warns that criminals are 'utilizing fear and urgency' to power a sophisticated new scam targeting your money and personal information.