Monterey County residents face surge in bank and government impersonation scams

5 articles · Updated · King City Rustler · May 1

District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni said a resident was recently targeted by phone and text after scammers used a DA investigator’s name and spoofed bank caller ID.
The fraudsters claimed the victim’s account was compromised and told them to move savings into a fraudulent account, reflecting increasingly sophisticated tactics using publicly available information.
Officials urge people to hang up and verify contacts through publicly listed numbers, noting legitimate agencies will not demand transfers, gift cards or cryptocurrency; victims should report cases to police, the sheriff or the DA.

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