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Fraud · United States and Australia

"I have a confidential request": the fake pastor scam is still working

Scammers are impersonating pastors, rectors and bishops in emails and texts to get church directories and talk members into buying gift cards. Warnings came from congregations and dioceses throughout 2026.

September 22, 2026 · 2 min read
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