Attention: Please be aware that, ONCE AGAIN, staff and parishioners are receiving fake emails allegedly from the parish asking the recipients to contact the sender. Please call the parish office if you receive such a suspicious email.
To protect yourself from smishing, phishing, text and email scams and hoaxes, please follow these tips from the Federal Trade Commission:
To protect yourself from smishing, phishing, text and email scams and hoaxes, please follow these tips from the Federal Trade Commission:
- Be aware. Legitimate organizations never ask for personal or financial information (such as usernames, passwords, PINs, credit or debit card numbers) via text message, social media, or emails.
- Do not be rushed. Smishing scams try to create a false sense of urgency by implying that an immediate response is required or that there is limited time to respond.
- Verify the legitimacy of a text message, social media message, or email that you receive from any organization, including a church. Call the office and speak to a representative who can assist with verifying the legitimacy of the communication. Do not call any phone numbers that may have been included in the suspicious message. Contact the organization by the information listed in your records or their website.
- Ignore suspicious text messages, social media messages, and emails from someone who claims to need your personal information or financial assistance.
- Take a few minutes to view our video at Technology Safety - ST. JEROME CATHOLIC CHURCH