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A Pastoral Follow-Up on the Email Scam
Beloved in Christ,
Yesterday, I shared with you that someone has been using my name in an email scam. I want to thank you for your kindness, patience, and vigilance as we deal with this together. It grieves me deeply that someone would try to take advantage of the very compassion that makes this church family so special. But please hear me: no scammer can touch the love and trust we share in Christ.
As a reminder: I will never email or text you asking for a favor, money, gift cards, or anything of that sort. If you ever get an email or message, even one that looks like it’s from me, that doesn’t feel right, please call me or speak to me personally before responding. I want you to hear my voice, not a scammer’s.
What to Do if You Receive a Scam Email
Check the email address closely. Scammers often use ones that look similar to mine but have extra letters or numbers. Yesterday's scammer's email is revallisonburnslagreca@gmail.com BLOCK IT! it's not me.
Be cautious of urgent or emotional language. Scams often say things like “I need help right away” or “Please keep this private.”
Never click links or open attachments in suspicious emails.
If you do receive one of these emails:
✅ In Gmail: Open the email (but don’t click links), click the three dots in the top right corner, and select “Report phishing.”
✅ Other email services: Use “Report Spam” or “Report Phishing,” or simply delete the email.
Above all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly if you’re unsure. I would rather you ask me ten times than worry once.
Your kindness and generosity are what make this community shine, and even in the face of something like this, I see Christ’s love at work in you.
With deep gratitude and every blessing,
Mo. Allison+
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