Caller Poses as CISA Rep in Extortion Scam

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Caller Poses as CISA Rep in Extortion Scam [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2019/11/29/caller-poses-cisa-rep-extortion-scam ] 11/29/2019 07:07 PM EST 
Original release date: November 29, 2019

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is aware of a phone scam where a caller pretends to be a 
CISA representative. The scammer claims to have knowledge of the potential victims questionable behavior and attempts 
to extort money.

If you receive a threatening call from someone claiming to be a CISA representative, CISA recommends the following 
actions:


  * Do not respond or try to contact the caller. 
  * Do not pay the caller. 
  * Contact your local FBI field office [ https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/field-offices ] to file a 
report. 

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