Supreme Court of India flags new fraudulent website

The Supreme Court of India has once again alerted the public to a new fraudulent website attempting to impersonate the court's official online presence. The site, identified as sp-court-in.com, aims to deceive users and potentially steal their personal and financial data through phishing tactics.

Official advisories urge individuals not to share sensitive information on suspicious websites. The authentic domain for the Supreme Court of India is sci.gov.in. Citizens are advised to carefully verify web addresses before clicking them, change their passwords, and notify their banks if they suspect any data breaches.

This is not the first instance of the Supreme Court addressing such issues. In recent years, several fake domains have been flagged for masquerading as official court platforms. The problem of fraudulent websites extends beyond the Supreme Court, affecting corporate customer service portals and government agency sites as well.

Authorities indicate that warnings alone may not suffice, and discussions are underway regarding stricter regulations for domain registration. India has already moved to enhance Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements for .in domain registrations to better trace individuals behind fraudulent sites. The broader challenge lies in how technology, user education, and legislation can collectively combat these digital threats without unduly restricting legitimate internet users.