Supreme Court Warns Public About Fake Mimic Websites Following Phishing Attacks On IAS Officers

In a public notice issued on January 9, the Supreme Court Registry identified multiple fake URLs, including www.scigoin.com and judiciarycheck.in.

The fake websites are designed to mimic the official domain, www.sci.gov.in.

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The Supreme Court of India has raised an alarm over a surge in phishing attacks, cautioning the public against fraudulent websites impersonating its official portal. The cybercrime alert highlights the growing sophistication of online scams aimed at exploiting trust in the judiciary to steal sensitive information.

What Do The Fake URLs Look Like?

In a public notice issued on January 9, the Supreme Court Registry, under the leadership of Registrar (Technology) Hargurvarinder Singh Jaggi, identified multiple fake URLs, including www.scigoin.com and judiciarycheck.in.

These websites are designed to mimic the official domain, www.sci.gov.in, misleading users into divulging confidential and financial information.

The court reiterated that it does not request such details via email or online forms and urged users to exercise caution when interacting with unfamiliar links.

How Did The Phishing Attack Come To Light?

As reported by LawTrend.in, the alert follows an incident reported during a hearing on January 6. Senior Additional Advocate General of Uttar Pradesh, Garima Prashad, informed a bench headed by Justice Hrishikesh Roy that approximately ten IAS officers had received fraudulent email invitations to join court proceedings. These emails, designed to appear as official communications from the Supreme Court, were revealed to be part of a phishing operation.

Justice Roy noted an unusual detail in the fake emails — the use of the phrase “thanks and regards” as a sign-off, which is inconsistent with the Supreme Court’s formal communication style. This anomaly played a key role in exposing the scam.

What Did The Supreme Court Advise Victims?

The Registry has since escalated the matter to law enforcement agencies, urging them to identify and take action against the individuals behind the scam. Meanwhile, the court advised victims of the phishing attack to change their passwords immediately and notify financial institutions to prevent unauthorised access to accounts.

This incident underscores the growing threat of cybercrimes targeting trusted institutions. The Supreme Court’s warning serves as a reminder to remain vigilant, verify online interactions, and report suspicious activity promptly to authorities.