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Dear Timothy friends,

We want to alert you to a scam that has recently surfaced in our community. Some of
you may have received text messages that appear to come from Pastor Dinger, but
they are not legitimate.
These messages are not the result of Timothy being hacked or breached. They are
attempts to deceive recipients and may ask for money, gifts, or personal information.
Please be cautious and do not respond to any text message that seems unusual or
asks for anything out of the ordinary. Be assured that Timothy Lutheran Church staff will
never request financial help or personal favors via text message or email.
If you receive a suspicious message, please delete it immediately and report it to the
church office.
Unfortunately, we cannot stop these types of scams. But, here are some tips below to
help protect yourself against scams.
4 Signs of a Scam (https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-scam):
1. Scammers pretend to be someone you know: they may try to impersonate a
utility company or a government agency such as Medicare, the Social Security
Administration, or the IRS. They can use phone technology that masks the
number they are calling from.
2. Scammers say there’s a PROBLEM or a PRIZE: They might say you owe
money, that a family member is in trouble, that you have a computer virus, or that
there is a problem with an account. They might also say that you have won a
sweepstakes.
3. Scammers pressure you to act immediately: They may threaten you with
phony legal action.
4. Scammers tell you to pay in a specific way: They often ask for payment in the
form of cryptocurrency, wired funds, using a payment app, or by gift cards.

Peace in Christ,
Timothy Lutheran Church