WARNING: Fraudulent Notice of Electronic Filings (NEFs)

The court has recently received reports about fake Notice of Electronic Filings (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms. These fraudulent NEFs attempt to persuade recipients to respond to the sender. If they do, a follow-up email containing a link to a malicious website may be sent.

Please exercise caution if you receive these fake NEFs. Always confirm cases and case documents through the court’s CM/ECF. Avoid downloading any attached documents or clicking on links from unofficial sources.

WARNING: Scam Phone Calls Impersonating the Court's Phone Numbers

The court has recently received multiple reports from people who received fraudulent phone calls that appear to be coming from our court's office phone numbers. The callers were not from this court but instead spoofed the court's number in the caller ID. Call recipients were told a warrant was out for their arrest because they failed to show up for jury duty and that they needed to pay a fine to get the warrant lifted.

Additionally, the court has received reports from people receiving fraudulent phone calls stating that they are required to appear in court and that citations for contempt have been issued. The callers then demand payment to take care of the citations.

The Marshals Service urges the public not to divulge personal or financial information to unknown callers, even if they sound legitimate. If you believe you were a victim of one of these calls, you are encouraged to report the incident to your local law enforcement department, or local U.S. Marshals or FBI office.