# FBI Newark Warns of Advanced Fraud Schemes

The FBI Newark Field Office has issued a detailed warning about a sophisticated new variation of a longstanding fraud scheme involving impersonation of federal law enforcement agents, including FBI, DEA, and Secret Service personnel. Scammers are employing advanced tactics such as spoofing official phone numbers and using virtual meeting platforms to convincingly pose as agents, complicating verification efforts. The FBI advises procurement professionals and contractors to independently verify identities through official channels and report any suspicious activity to protect government operations and personnel from fraud risks.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement and contractor organizations working with federal law enforcement agencies should be vigilant against impersonation scams that could compromise contract integrity or lead to financial losses.
- Agencies and contractors must ensure robust identity verification protocols when interacting with law enforcement representatives to prevent fraud.
- This warning highlights the need for enhanced cybersecurity and communication safeguards in procurement processes involving sensitive federal operations.
- Organizations can leverage official FBI contacts such as the Newark Public Affairs office and the 1-800-CALL-FBI hotline for verification and reporting.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Newark Field Office (FBI Newark)
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- United States Secret Service (Secret Service)

### Sources
- [FBI Newark Issues Warning About Insidious New Twist on an Old Fraud Scheme — FBI](https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/newark/news/fbi-newark-issues-warning-about-insidious-new-twist-on-an-old-fraud-scheme) - FBI