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.