By Sienna Snider, True Crime Writer for Today in Fort Smith
A Northwest Arkansas woman has been the target of a disturbing series of harassing phone calls from a man claiming to be "Agent Smith" with the FBI. Over the past several weeks, the woman, whose identity is being protected for safety reasons, has received numerous calls from the supposed agent.
During these calls, the man has allegedly asserted that both she and her friends are under investigation by the FBI for various, unspecified crimes.
According to the victim, the caller has used intimidating language, attempting to coerce her into disclosing personal information. The frequency and tone of the calls have left her feeling both frightened and bewildered.
In an effort to verify the legitimacy of the calls, I contacted a representative from the FBI's Fayetteville, Arkansas office. The representative confirmed that there is no Agent Smith currently employed with the FBI in that office.
Moreover, they emphasized that the FBI does not conduct investigations or alert individuals to their involvement in investigations via telephone.
"This type of behavior is concerning," the FBI representative stated. "It's important for the public to know that official communications from the FBI would never be carried out in such a manner. If you receive a call like this, it is likely a scam, and you should report it immediately."
The woman has since filed a report with local law enforcement and has been advised to take precautions to protect her personal information.
This incident raises serious questions about the motives behind the calls and whether other individuals in the region might also be targeted. As this investigation continues, I will be closely monitoring any developments and providing updates.
If you or someone you know has experienced similar harassing calls, please report them to your local authorities.
Stay tuned as this story develops.
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