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title: "What should I do if the FBI contacts me about an investigation?"
description: "Do not give a statement. Politely decline to be interviewed without counsel present. Federal agents are trained interviewers and any statement you make can be used against you, including statements..."
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date: 2026-07-13
modified: 2026-07-13
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# What should I do if the FBI contacts me about an investigation?

Do not give a statement. Politely decline to be interviewed without counsel present. Federal agents are trained interviewers and any statement you make can be used against you, including statements that turn out to be false (which can be charged separately under 18 U.S.C. § 1001). Get the agent's business card, note the time and contact, and call a defense lawyer immediately.