In this paper we analyze the least-squares estimator of the change point for fractionally integrated processes with fractionally differencing parameter À0X5 , d , 0X5. When there is a one-time change, we show that the least-squares estimator is consistent and that the rate of convergence depends on d. When there is no change, we ®nd that the least-squares estimator converges in probability to the set f0, 1g for À0X5 , d < 0 but is likely to suggest a spurious change for 0 , d , 0X5. Simulations are also used to illustrate the asymptotic analysis.