Be aware that your pastor or other church staff will never
ask you for gift cards, money, or financial assistance through e-mail or
text messages. Church members are prime targets for thieves running
phishing and spoofing scams. The message requesting help appears
legitimate and urgent, but it is neither. The e-mail address also appears
correct, but it is not from the pastor. Do not click on unknown links or
reply back to the message. Move the message to your Spam folder or
block the sender immediately. DO NOT RESPOND! No matter how urgent
or important the request seems.
