Scam alert: Supreme Court warns of phishing emails impersonating the judiciary to obtain personal information
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Scam alert: Supreme Court warns of phishing emails impersonating the judiciary to obtain personal information
SINGAPORE — The Supreme Court has warned the public to be wary of phishing emails appearing to be from the judiciary. These emails would inform recipients that they are being served a letter from the court, which is shared via Dropbox Business.
In an advisory issued on Wednesday (Jan 19), the Supreme Court said that the email would show up from info1@judiciary.gov.sg by the “Supreme Judiciary Council” and contain a PDF attachment that reads “GOV.SG-LETTER011822.PDF”.
“The emails will usually request personal information such as name and identification details including National Registration Identity Card number or the Foreign Identification Number of individuals,” it added.
The court reminds the public that the judiciary does not use the @judiciary.gov.sg domain name to send emails to members of the public or ask for information to be sent via Dropbox Business.
Recipients of such an email are advised not to respond, disclose any personal or banking details to the sender, download any attachment or click on any web link provided in the email.
Those with case-related queries may contact the Supreme Court Registry by email at SUPCOURT_Registry@supcourt.gov.sg or by phone.
Members of the public with information related to such crimes may call the police hotline at 1800-255-0000, or submit it online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness.
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