In the past, we have had all kinds of messages impersonating both church staff and congregants.
To protect both church systems and our own people, it’s imperative that members be vigilant and report any such messages by forwarding them to our system administrator to be received and flagged by an administrator. Depending on the severity of the message, several actions may be taken, including blocking the email address or message from church email servers.
What does one of these messages look like?
For starters, they will generally be short, and usually appear to come from a familiar person. A big giveaway is several small misspellings or grammar inconsistencies. They will also often encourage the recipient to do something quickly or convey some sense of urgency. The best thing to do if you’re unsure about a message is to contact the person some other way to verify that this was a legitimate message. If you’re not sure, don’t open any attachments and don’t respond until you can confirm another way.
Need help?
If you have any questions or concerns, reaching out to Harrison Kutalek is the best way to get assistance.