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Chief Justice warns vs use of his name on fake court orders and notices
Chief Justice warns vs use of his name on fake court orders and notices
WATCH: Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo warns the public against fake orders, notices, issuances falsely attributed to the Supreme Court. pic.twitter.com/K3BmiEpkws
— Adrian Ayalin (@adrianayalin) April 23, 2025
WATCH: Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo warns the public against fake orders, notices, issuances falsely attributed to the Supreme Court. pic.twitter.com/K3BmiEpkws
— Adrian Ayalin (@adrianayalin) April 23, 2025
BAGUIO CITY — Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo personally made an appeal to the public against scammers issuing notices, issuances and advisories falsely attributed to the Supreme Court.
BAGUIO CITY — Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo personally made an appeal to the public against scammers issuing notices, issuances and advisories falsely attributed to the Supreme Court.
Speaking to reporters at the sidelines of the court's media summit Wednesday, Gesmundo noted that scammers are even using his name and position in subpoenas, based on reports reaching his office.
Speaking to reporters at the sidelines of the court's media summit Wednesday, Gesmundo noted that scammers are even using his name and position in subpoenas, based on reports reaching his office.
"'Yan pangalan ko makikita niyo, minsan nakalagay Atty. Alexander Gesmundo pero Chief Justice, maniniwala ba agad kayo sa mga ganong noticia? Huwag basta maniniwala sa mga bagay na iyon," Gesmundo said.
"'Yan pangalan ko makikita niyo, minsan nakalagay Atty. Alexander Gesmundo pero Chief Justice, maniniwala ba agad kayo sa mga ganong noticia? Huwag basta maniniwala sa mga bagay na iyon," Gesmundo said.
(You will see my name sometimes listed as 'Atty. Alexander Gesmundo' but Chief Justice. Would you believe those kinds of notices? Don't fall for these things)
(You will see my name sometimes listed as 'Atty. Alexander Gesmundo' but Chief Justice. Would you believe those kinds of notices? Don't fall for these things)
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Social media users have in the past posted copies of supposed orders and notices from Gesmundo being used in relation to amounts owed to online lending apps.
Social media users have in the past posted copies of supposed orders and notices from Gesmundo being used in relation to amounts owed to online lending apps.
The Supreme Court also warned against individuals fraudulently claiming to be court employees.
The Supreme Court also warned against individuals fraudulently claiming to be court employees.
It also stressed that courts use only official communication channels when issuing orders, notices, and other court-related documents.
It also stressed that courts use only official communication channels when issuing orders, notices, and other court-related documents.
The channels may be verified at the respective websites of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Court of Tax Appeals, and the Sandiganbayan.
The channels may be verified at the respective websites of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Court of Tax Appeals, and the Sandiganbayan.
“May mga ahensiya kayong mapupuntahan o mapagtatanungan para mapatunayan kung totoo ba iyang mga noticia na natatanggap ninyo. Panahon na para maging alerto tayo at pangalagaan natin ang ating mga ari-arian at karapatan na hindi tayo maging biktima ng mga scammer na ito,” Gesmundo said.
“May mga ahensiya kayong mapupuntahan o mapagtatanungan para mapatunayan kung totoo ba iyang mga noticia na natatanggap ninyo. Panahon na para maging alerto tayo at pangalagaan natin ang ating mga ari-arian at karapatan na hindi tayo maging biktima ng mga scammer na ito,” Gesmundo said.
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(There are agencies that you can go to to check if notices sent to you are legitimate. We have to be alert to protect our property and our rights and to not fall victim to scammers)
(There are agencies that you can go to to check if notices sent to you are legitimate. We have to be alert to protect our property and our rights and to not fall victim to scammers)
The Supreme Court further said suspicious communications, documents, or individuals should be reported to the Judiciary Public Assistance Section at chiefjusticehelpdesk@judiciary.gov.ph for investigation and appropriate action.
The Supreme Court further said suspicious communications, documents, or individuals should be reported to the Judiciary Public Assistance Section at chiefjusticehelpdesk@judiciary.gov.ph for investigation and appropriate action.
Gesmundo said the courts are guarding against being used improperly and against the unauthorized and fraudulent use of magistrates' names.
Gesmundo said the courts are guarding against being used improperly and against the unauthorized and fraudulent use of magistrates' names.
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