The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana is alerting the public to an ongoing malicious phishing campaign in which emails falsely appear to originate from the Federal Court System or the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. These messages may look highly legitimate, often incorporating the U.S. Courts logo and other official-appearing details, including the address of the Administrative Office.
When reviewing any email, always carefully examine the sender’s email address, subject line, message content, and embedded links before clicking on links or opening attachments. Most modern web browsers allow you to hover your cursor over a link to view its full URL. Never click on links or attachments in messages you were not expecting, even if they appear to come from a trusted source.
If you receive an email regarding a court matter and are unsure of its authenticity, verify the information by checking the court’s docket and accessing documents directly from there. If you were not expecting the email and have any doubt about its legitimacy, the safest approach is to contact the sender directly to confirm its validity before taking any action.
Additional information, including screenshots related to this phishing campaign below:
