EDNY warns of fraudulent advance-fee websites that use judges’ credentials
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District issued a warning on Monday to attorneys, litigants and defendants to avoid fraudulent websites that use “advance-fee” scams using EDNY addresses and judicial credentials to appear legitimate.
The warning came after the EDNY received inquiries about fraudulent documents issued by fake websites and agencies that have used names such as the “Department of Interagency Protection Bureau” or the “Investments and Securities Recovery Council” and the “Security Fraud Detection Authority.”
These fraudulent sites and organizations scam victims by using forged documents in an effort to look official and ask for advanced fees. The EDNY warns people not to send any money to these people, to avoid even responding to them, and to be wary of forged emails as well.
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