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Monterey County DA staff warn of phone and AI-enabled impersonation scams, urge fast reporting
Summary
District Attorney staff Emily Hickok and investigator Justin Bell described recent impersonation scams that used real investigator names and AI to clone voices, urged independent verification of callers, and advised immediate reporting to improve recovery chances.
Monterey County District Attorney staff warned residents that scammers are increasingly impersonating banks, government officials and even relatives — sometimes using AI to clone voices — and urged swift reporting to law enforcement.
"One of the best things to do if you're contacted unexpectedly ... is to ask who's calling you, ask for that person's name, ask for that person's title, and…
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