Dealer Alert: Beware of Subpoena Email Scam
NADA is warning its members to be aware of a recent e-mail “phishing” scam that involves an email with an official-looking subpoena sent from subpoena@uscourts.com requesting your appearance in front of a grand jury. This is not a legitimate message and should not be opened. Once opened, it asks the recipient to click a link and download the case history and associated information. DO NOT CLICK ON SUCH LINKS. If you do, you will have downloaded “malware” which may crash your computer and do untold amounts of damage to your system! Be advised that federal courts do not effect service of subpoenas via e-mail. If you have any doubts about a subpoena, call the clerk of the court, or your attorney.
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