Tusla issues scam warning and urges 'most extreme caution' after impersonation incident

The agency said all communication from Tusla will come from an official account. File picture.

Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has issued a warning to the public to exercise the "most extreme caution" when receiving contact from persons representing to be from the agency after a recent incident of impersonation. 

In a warning issued this evening, Tusla said it is investigating the recent case of impersonation of one of the agency's staff and advised the public that agency employees will always carry official ID.