Some of you may have received emails and text messages from someone pretending to be Fr. Nathan asking for iTunes cards or telling you he is in urgent need of your assistance. Some emails even have his picture on them. Please know, Fr. Nathan will never use email or text messages to contact you for any kind of solicitation or for any urgent request. The same is true for all of us on the parish staff. Please do not be fooled by these false emails and texts. If you receive such an email or text please delete it. If you are uncertain about the authenticity of an email or text, feel free to check with us at the Pastoral Center, 623-8823.
Students and seniors may be at higher risk for scams--Help your loved ones avoid scams. Share information on what to look out for and how to help keep their personal information and money secure.
Remember, if it plays on your emotions or sounds too good to be true, it's likely a scam.
Tech Support scammers try bait you into giving them access for your computer by making you believe there is a serious problem with your computer, typically claiming your computer is infected with a virus.
Their goal is to make you believe they have “fixed” your computer and will request payment via gifts cards, prepaid cards, money transfer apps, etc. In the event you are not willing to send them payment, they will often lock you out of your computer until you send them the desired amount.
Be Aware
There are multiple tactics tech support scammers use to gain access to your computer. These tactics most commonly include calling individuals and using pop-up warnings.
Calls from Tech Support Scammers:
Tech support scammers may call pretending to be from a well-known company (Apple, Microsoft, etc.). They will claim there is a problem with your computer and will ask you give them remote access to your computer. If you receive a phone call you are not expecting, hang up.
Pop-up Warnings:
Another popular tactic tech support scammers use is pop-up warnings that appears on your computer screen. Do not call the number on these pop-ups, real security warnings and messages will never ask you to call.
What to Do If You Were Scammed:
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