Experts say there have been 10 million misinformation robocalls since June
Officials in at least six states -- including Michigan, Iowa, Ohio, Kansas, Nebraska and New York -- have reported that voters in their states have received misleading robocalls, in what a senior Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) official says amounts to voter intimidation.
There have been approximately 10 million of these robocalls since June, according to the robocall-blocking software group YouMail. The CEO of YouMail, Alex Quilici, told ABC News that the robocalls were placed in 316 area codes across the country.
According to a senior CISA Official, the FBI is investigating the robocalls. CISA is the cyber arm of the Department of Homeland Security.
The robocalls urge voters to “stay home and stay safe” and falsely claim that voting is extended until tomorrow due to the long lines at the polls.
In a statement, the FBI said it was aware of the robocalls but could not comment further. The FBI urged Americans to get the latest information from state and local election officials.
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced her office is actively investigating allegations that voters are receiving robocalls spreading disinformation encouraging people to stay home on Election Day.
-ABC News’ John Santucci and Luke Barr




