Caller Poses as CISA Rep in Extortion Scam

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 victim’s 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 to file a report.


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