CAFC Warns of Docket Activity Scam
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on Nov. 20 advised attorneys to be aware of fake CM/ECF notices of electronic filing and notices of docket activity that are being sent to attorneys and law firms. The court…
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said there has been "nationwide reporting" of these fake notices, which are phishing attempts meant to trick the recipients into replying to the email, where they are directed to a malicious website. The court said users should "validate cases and case documentation only through CM/ECF, and never download any attachments or click any links from unofficial or questionable sources."