Our temple community has recently been targeted by another wave of cybercrime attempts, and we want to ensure everyone stays informed and vigilant. Fraudulent emails posing as trusted individuals, such as Rev. Murakami, have been reported, again.
These emails typically:
- Use a fake sender address like rev.reverend@keemail.me.
- Request gift cards or money for urgent or confidential matters, such as “surprising temple members with a gift.”
- Warn recipients not to contact Rev. Murakami directly and insist on communicating only via email.
What You Need to Know:
- Rev. Murakami will never ask for gift cards or monetary donations through email.
- These emails are scams designed to exploit trust and generosity within our community, particularly during times of heightened need.
- The official email of Rev. Murakami has not been compromised; the scammers are using a fake address to impersonate him.
What You Should Do:
- Do not respond to suspicious emails or click on any links.
- Verify the email’s authenticity by calling the temple office directly.
- Report the email to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov.
- Filing a report is straightforward; provide details of the email and any attachments.
- Your report helps authorities track these scams and build cases against the perpetrators.
Why Reporting Matters:
Scammers often target elderly individuals in the community, knowing they are more likely to trust such emails. Reporting cybercrimes involving victims over 70 can result in higher penalties for offenders, making your actions even more impactful.
By staying alert and reporting suspicious activity, we protect not only ourselves but also the broader community. Together, we can help prevent cybercrime and ensure the safety and trust of our temple members