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Coverage dated August 19, 2026 to August 20, 2026

FBI Boston warns of new agent impersonation scam involving illegal guns

Headline from WPRI Providence

FBI Boston is warning about a new scam where criminals pretend to be FBI agents in an effort to steal money from victims.

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  1. Portland Press Herald

    FBI Boston warns of agent impersonation scam (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

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

  2. Union Leader

    Manchester couple fell victim to new FBI agent impersonation scam (opens Union Leader)

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    Union Leader's feed description

    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.

  3. Union Leader

    Scammers posing as FBI target NH residents (opens Union Leader)

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    Union Leader's feed description

    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.

  4. WPRI Providence

    FBI Boston warns of new agent impersonation scam involving illegal guns (opens WPRI Providence)

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    WPRI Providence's feed description

    FBI Boston is warning about a new scam where criminals pretend to be FBI agents in an effort to steal money from victims.

  5. WWLP Springfield

    Massachusetts FBI warns of scam claiming your information bought illegal guns (opens WWLP Springfield)

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    WWLP Springfield's feed description

    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.