The Supreme Court of India has issued an urgent public advisory, flagging a new fraudulent website. This fake portal, scigovinjudicial.com, is designed to impersonate the court's official site and steal your sensitive information.
A New and Deceptive Threat
The Supreme Court Registry
released a public notice on November 3, 2026, cautioning all citizens about the website 'scigovinjudicial.com'. This is not the first time the court has had to issue such a warning; it follows a series of similar advisories against other fake sites. According to the notice, the new website is a 'phishing' trap. Scammers created it to look exactly like the court's real website to trick people into giving away personal and financial data, such as login credentials and bank account details. The official and only genuine domain for the Supreme Court of India is sci.gov.in.
Understanding Phishing Attacks
Phishing is a type of cybercrime where criminals pose as legitimate institutions to lure individuals into providing sensitive data. They often use tactics that create a sense of urgency or authority. In this case, by impersonating the nation's highest court, the scammers hope that users will trust the fake website without question. These fraudulent sites are often used to commit identity theft, financial fraud, and other serious crimes. The Supreme Court has explicitly stated that it never asks for personal information, financial details, or other confidential data through its website or email.
How to Identify the Fake Website
Vigilance is the best defence against such scams. The fake URL, scigovinjudicial.com, is designed to sound plausible, but there are clear red flags. The most critical is the domain name itself. The real Supreme Court website uses the '.gov.in' extension, which is reserved for Indian government entities. The fraudulent site uses a '.com' address and adds 'judicial' to the name to appear legitimate. The advisory recommends that users always hover their mouse over any link before clicking to see the actual destination URL. Be wary of any unsolicited emails or messages that claim to be from the Supreme Court and direct you to a website.
Steps to Take If You're a Victim
If you suspect that you may have visited the fraudulent site and entered your information, the Supreme Court Registry advises taking immediate action. First, change the passwords for all your online accounts, especially for banking and email. This helps prevent criminals from using any stolen credentials to access other parts of your digital life. Second, contact your bank and credit card companies immediately to report any potential unauthorised access. They can monitor your accounts for suspicious activity and take steps to secure your finances.
How to Report Cybercrime in India
Reporting such incidents is crucial to help authorities track and stop these criminals. The Indian government has a dedicated National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, which can be found at cybercrime.gov.in. You can file a complaint on this portal, providing details of the incident and uploading any evidence, such as screenshots of the fake website or suspicious emails. For financial cyber fraud, you can also call the national helpline number, 1930. Reporting not only helps your own case but also contributes to a larger effort to make the internet safer for everyone.
