The Singapore Courts have issued a warning about a scam involving fraudulent “court orders” that pressure victims into transferring money.
In a Facebook post shared on Monday (16 March), the courts said they had been alerted to cases of scammers impersonating official authorities demanding payment under the threat of legal action.
Source: SG Courts on Facebook
According to the courts, the scam involves documents presented as official “court orders”.
These fake notices allegedly instruct recipients to transfer money to a bank account to avoid further legal consequences.
Such tactics may cause alarm, especially as the documents appear formal and authoritative.
The Singapore Courts clarified that it does not issue Court Orders through messaging platforms.
“SG Courts does not issue Orders via WhatsApp, Telegram,” it stated.
It also emphasised that it will never request sensitive financial actions from members of the public in this manner.
“Nor do we ever ask for bank login credentials or fund transfers from members of the public via phone or email.”
Members of the public are advised to verify the authenticity of any court-related documents through the official Authentic Court Orders (ACO) portal.
This can be done via www.courtorders.gov.sg, which allows users to check if an order is legitimate.
Source: Court Orders website
The courts also urged those who receive suspicious notices to report them promptly.
They can do so through ScamShield by calling 1799.
The Singapore Courts’ warning serves as a reminder for the public to remain cautious when receiving unexpected messages involving legal threats or financial demands.
Verifying information through official channels and avoiding impulsive payments can help prevent falling victim to such scams.
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