Dear Friends,

Apparently, there is a “new scam” using my name via text message/or via e-mail asking for gift cards to help someone sick and suffering from cancer.

This is a scam.

I promise that I and/or the parish staff will not ever ask anyone to send donations through gift cards in my name anywhere at any time.

I am sorry in advance.

Fr. Craig
 

Here is a link to the Federal Trade Commission's site with more information on the many ways gift cards are used to fraudulently get your money.

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/gift-card-scams