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SCAM ALERT in Places of Worship

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Neighborhood Notes
August 19, 2020

Be cautious and be vigilant.  Scam attempts are being made via emails and phone calls.  Faith-based leaders have received fraudulent emails from scammers posing as one of their own members - asking for financial help.  There have also been cases where a scammer has contacted members posing as a staff member in an effort to commit financial fraud. Please be aware scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Do not submit to any solicitations by phone, text, or email. 

 Here are a few of the ways scammers might be attempting to gain access to your personal or financial information:

  • Fraudulent COVID-19 Contact Tracing 
  • False Promises of Additional Stimulus Money
  • Work-at-Home Advertising Schemes