SC warns public about fake court documents

The Supreme Court (SC) issued a fresh warning to the public about fake orders, notices, and advisories falsely attributed to courts and their offices.

Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo personally appealed to the public on Wednesday against scammers issuing documents in his name and position, urging individuals to remain vigilant and verify any court-related documents or announcements through official channels before complying with them.

Gesmundo noted that fake notices sometimes use his name as 'Atty. Alexander Gesmundo' but not Chief Justice, stressing the importance of verifying authenticity by contacting courts directly or using the Supreme Court's website.

SC spokesperson Camille Ting advised against responding to such fake communications which often aim to collect money and reminded the public that courts will never ask individuals to settle cases via unofficial means.

The SC requested assistance from law enforcement agencies like NBI and PNP in investigating cases involving fake court issuances, urging reporting suspicious documents or communications to the Judiciary Public Assistance Section at chiefjusticehelpdesk@judiciary.gov.ph for investigation.