Congressman Johnny Pimentel said:

It has come to my attention that an individual is using my phone number via the Signal app to solicit money from others. I want to make it explicitly clear that I am not affiliated with, nor do I authorize, any such requests.

Any communication or solicitation of funds from this person is fraudulent. I have not and will not ask anyone for money through Signal or any other messaging platform.

If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be me and asking for money, please do not respond or send any funds. I urge you to report the account immediately to Signal.