The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) has issued a warning regarding telephone scams where fraudsters impersonate the agency to deceive individuals. Reports indicate that scammers are using various tactics, including spoofing phone numbers, to inform victims of fictitious financial placements or unauthorized purchases. One example involved a call claiming to be from Amazon regarding a laptop purchase, urging the recipient to press a button to dispute the charge. The AMF has confirmed that it is a victim of identity theft in these scams, which aim to exploit unsuspecting individuals.