Tjap warns that scams are being applied using data from legal actions in Amapá Scammers are using names and photos of magistrates and employees of the Amapá Court of Justice (Tjap), in addition to data from real processes, to apply fraud via cell phones, internet and messaging applications. The president of Tjap, judge Jayme Ferreira, warned about the risks and advised the population to be suspicious of any monetary charges made in the name of Justice. ? Download the g1 app to follow AP news in real time and for free "The court's biggest concern is to tell citizens that justice only contacts people officially. Justice doesn't ask for money," warned Ferreira. The judge explained that the Judiciary does not request deposits to release benefits and reinforced that procedural costs can only be paid by bank slip, Pix or QR Code issued exclusively to Tjap's official account at Banco do Brasil. No other financial institution is authorized to receive these amounts. How fraud works Criminals analyze public processes to identify actions with amounts receivable and collect data from the parties. They then use cloned phones or fake profiles to contact victims and demand advance payment via Pix under the pretext of releasing the money. "People, in their eagerness to receive their rights, end up, incautiously, depositing this money and, when they go to check, it is a big scam", explained the president of the court. READ ALSO: Civil Police investigate deaths and mistreatment of animals at federal university in Amapá Suspect of feminicide in Amapá had the profile of 'a worker and protector of animals', says delegate Collapse in a bridge area in Amapá leaves homes at risk; property was empty Data protection To contain the actions of fraudsters, the court reinforced the security of computerized systems and limited the visibility of procedural documents. According to the presidential assistant judge, André Gonçalves, only decisions and sentences are open for public consultation. "We only disclose sentences and other court decisions, preserving documents from the parties, petitions from lawyers and public defenders", highlighted Gonçalves. Official channels The judge advised that the population only use official channels to confirm information or seek assistance. Options include face-to-face service in the forums and the "Virtual Counter", accessible via the agency's official website: tjap.jus.br. "This is our only live virtual communication channel with society, in addition to WhatsApp lines. And, when in doubt, if you are not feeling comfortable, come in person", concluded the assistant judge. TJAP warns of scams using photos of magistrates and data from real processes in Amapá. Tjap/disclosure See the latest news from g1 Amapá VIDEOS with news from Amapá: