Santa Fe – The New Mexico State Treasurer's Office is issuing an official alert about two active fraud schemes targeting residents and government entities through impersonation phone calls and phishing emails.
In one recent case, a fraudulent caller spoofed State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya's official phone number and claimed to be federal law enforcement to trick individuals into disclosing sensitive personal and financial information. The scammers stated that the recipient's bank accounts were under investigation for felonious criminal activity, using publicly available information about the recipient and fabricated case numbers to provide a false sense of credibility. They then pressured the recipient to disclose sensitive financial details under threat of bank account freezes.
In another recent case, the State Treasurer's Office identified a phishing email campaign impersonating Docusign, a software used to send, sign, and track documents online, using a fraudulent email address. Though the email appeared legitimate, it was an advanced con designed to initiate unauthorized financial transactions. Phishing scams are becoming increasingly common and are not only targeting the public, but also governmental agencies and offices.
"These scammers are sophisticated; they use real names, real agency titles, and real phone numbers to appear credible while concealing their intent to steal your information and your money," stated Treasurer Montoya. "The State Treasurer's Office will not ask individuals for their personal or bank account information. We do not handle individual banking matters or work directly with constituents on those issues. If you receive a suspicious email or phone call from an entity claiming to be originating from the State Treasurer's Office or any other public office or agency, do not engage. Stop, report it, and verify the information received through official channels."
