Scammers posing as pastors: Churches nationwide issue...
Mar 6, 2019 10:24:28 GMT -5
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Post by Daniel on Mar 6, 2019 10:24:28 GMT -5
Scammers posing as pastors: Churches nationwide issue urgent warning
By Samuel Smith, CP Reporter
Scams in which local pastors are impersonated in order to trick their congregants out of hundreds of dollars has permeated communities across the nation.
Scammers impersonating trusted pastors have fooled a number of victims nationwide. As churches are speaking out about the trend, one state government is warning that the scammers may be using information available on church websites to get a leg up on tricking faithful churchgoers.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a consumer alert on Friday regarding persons who allege to be pastors and priests who text or email members of various churches asking them to buy gift cards that will benefit a charitable cause.
The warning from Paxton comes as several churches in his state and other states have been targetted by the scam.
Scammers impersonating trusted pastors have fooled a number of victims nationwide. As churches are speaking out about the trend, one state government is warning that the scammers may be using information available on church websites to get a leg up on tricking faithful churchgoers.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a consumer alert on Friday regarding persons who allege to be pastors and priests who text or email members of various churches asking them to buy gift cards that will benefit a charitable cause.
The warning from Paxton comes as several churches in his state and other states have been targetted by the scam.
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