The Principality’s police force has issued a warning to residents and professionals following a wave of elaborate scams involving identity theft of high-profile Monégasque figures.
In recent days, unknown fraudsters have impersonated prominent individuals, including senior officials and business leaders, using email, text messages, and even video calls via apps such as WhatsApp to contact associates and company executives. The goal: to deceive targets into making urgent international bank transfers under false pretences.
The scheme is worryingly convincing. Fraudsters have been circulating documents bearing the official letterheads of Monaco’s institutions, complete with forged signatures. In some cases, calls appear to come from legitimate government switchboard numbers, giving the illusion of authenticity.
These impersonations are not random. They’re targeted, calculated, and tailored to manipulate trust — often playing on fabricated financial emergencies to press victims into transferring funds abroad.
The Direction de la Sûreté Publique is urging the public to be highly cautious. Officials advise anyone who receives an unusual or suspicious communication to verify it through trusted, independent channels — and not to rely on email or numbers provided in the original message.
Anyone approached in this way is strongly encouraged to contact the Division of Judicial Police immediately at +377 93 15 30 15 or via email at csco@gouv.mc.
