A new scam has emerged targeting individuals who have filed for bankruptcy. According to a recent announcement, scammers are contacting debtors by phone and using caller ID spoofing to make it appear as though the call is coming from the bankruptcy court. During these calls, the scammers claim that the debtor owes money to the court and instruct them to pay using Zelle.
Court officials emphasize that all official payment notices will be sent by mail, either from the Bankruptcy Noticing Center or directly from the court. “All payment notices from this Court will be sent by official mail, either from the Bankruptcy Noticing Center or the Court directly. If you receive a phone call from the Bankruptcy Court regarding amounts due, it should always refer to a payment notice that was sent by official mail. Payments by Zelle are not allowed,” states the announcement.
Anyone who receives such a call is urged to report it to the Clerk’s Office at (214) 753-2000.
