As we approach Christmas it seems the scammers are increasing their activity.

There are the sadly fairly frequent scams where the scammer purports to be a minister and emails a church member asking them to purchase gift cards etc for them.

There may be a ‘reason’ given why the minister cannot speak on the phone – in a meeting / laryngitis / etc.

If there is pressure to respond quickly always be suspicious. DO NOT give in to pressure tactics.

If you receive a request from anyone asking you to purchase anything please always check with the purported sender, via a phone / email you know is theirs and not by simply replying to the email.

Please do all remain alert and warn people to do the same.


Posted by Sarah Pothecary in News on 5th December 2024