Actors beware: There is currently a scam casting call targeting fans of The Pitt .

As the cast of HBO Max’s hit medical drama has returned to Pittsburgh to film season three , some local residents have come across suspicious ads promising the opportunity to appear as background actors in the show, according to a report by CBS Pittsburgh’s KDKA Investigates .

Two residents told the outlet that company Nine9 offered them the chance to work as extras on The Pitt after they came across Instagram ads promoting the casting call. When potential participants joined a group call to learn more information about the opportunity, they were asked to share their credit card information.

However, Movie Casting PGH — the local talent company that exclusively hires background actors for The Pitt in Pittsburgh — says that actors should never have to pay to work as extras.

“We are the only casting for The Pitt in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,” the casting service said in an automated email shared with The Independent .…