There has been nationwide reporting of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country. These fake NEFs are phishing attempts to convince recipients to respond back to the emails. Once a recipient replies to the email they are sent a follow-on email containing a link to access a document that leads the user to a malicious website.

Attorneys and case participants should take caution if they receive these fake NEFs. Please validate cases and case documentation through CM/ECF only, and do not download any attachments or click any links from unofficial or questionable sources. 

Federal courts will never use a phone call or email to request personal or financial information, or to threaten recipients who don't comply. 

Be skeptical of any emails or calls that:

• Ask for credit/debit card/gift card numbers, wire transfers, or bank routing numbers for any purpose.
• Ask you to provide any sensitive information, like your date of birth or social security number.