Reglith
← All regulatory updates

New Hampshire Banking Department · NH

FBI Boston warns of new agent impersonation scam spoofing FBI's phone number before urging victims to switch to encrypted application

August 19, 2026

Summary

FBI Boston is warning the public about a scam where callers spoof the FBI's main phone number, impersonate agents, and urge victims to download an encrypted messaging app. New Hampshire residents have been targeted. Lenders and servicers should alert customers that their institutions will never request encrypted-app migration under an FBI guise and reinforce call-verification procedures.

AI-generated summary · Sep 1, 2026. Verify with your compliance counsel before acting.

How this was generated

We record the exact prompt, model, and output for every AI response so it can be audited for accuracy.

The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning the public about a new agent impersonation scam in which victims receive phone calls from scammers who are spoofing FBI Boston’s main phone number and encouraging them to download an encrypted application to continue communications.

New Hampshire residents have reportedly been among those targeted.

Read the full press release.

Source: https://www.banking.nh.gov/news-and-media/fbi-boston-warns-new-agent-impersonation-scam-spoofing-fbis-phone-number-urging

Common questions

What does "FBI Boston warns of new agent impersonation scam spoofing FBI's phone number before urging victims to switch to encrypted application" cover?
FBI Boston is warning the public about a scam where callers spoof the FBI's main phone number, impersonate agents, and urge victims to download an…
Which agency issued this update?
This update was issued by New Hampshire Banking Department.
When was it published?
It was published on August 19, 2026.

Related updates

Stop missing the rule that costs you a loan.