Dozens of priests were victims of scams through fake emails that used a bishop's name. The priests received electronic messages supposedly sent by the prelate, in which they were likely asked to make money transfers or provide personal data.
The priests ended up contacting the bishop directly to confirm the authenticity of the requests, which allowed the prelate to realize that his name was being fraudulently used in a scam.
This situation revealed that the scammers are targeting members of the clergy, using the authority and trust associated with bishops to deceive priests and obtain financial advantages.
The article does not specify which diocese was involved, nor the amounts possibly diverted, nor whether police authorities were alerted to the case.
