The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a fresh warning to the public regarding the circulation of fake court orders, notices, advisories, and other documents falsely attributed to the Judiciary.
In a public advisory released Wednesday, the SC also cautioned against individuals posing as court employees. “All courts use only official communication channels when issuing orders, notices, and other court-related documents. These channels may be verified at the respective websites of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Court of Tax Appeals, and the Sandiganbayan,” the SC stated.
Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, speaking at the SC Baguio Compound, revealed that even his name had been misused by fraudsters to distribute false notices.
“The best thing to do is check with the court to verify the authenticity of any court-related document, announcement, or advisory. We strongly urge everyone to remain vigilant, do not be misled,” he said.
The SC urged the public to report any suspicious communications or individuals to the Judiciary Public Assistance Section at chiefjusticehelpdesk@judiciary.gov.ph for investigation and proper action.