Officials have issued warnings about a rising trend of banking spoof calls, where scammers pose as bank or law enforcement officials to deceive customers into transferring their money. The FBI has noted that these scams can lead to significant financial losses, with victims often coerced into moving their funds under the guise of protecting their accounts. For instance, Jennifer Lichthardt, a Chase customer, lost $40,000 after receiving a spoof call that appeared to come from Chase's fraud department. The scammers had her account details and convinced her to transfer her money to a 'secured' account. Similarly, Susie Allgood was tricked into sending $5,000 after a call from someone claiming to be from Zelle. Both women reported their experiences to the authorities but have not received refunds from their banks. Experts emphasize that legitimate banks will never request money transfers over the phone and advise customers to ignore such requests. The FBI and the Federal Trade Commission encourage consumers to report any suspicious calls to help combat this growing issue.