How to spot a “Pastor Scam.”
Below is a sample email that some church members received. Donovan’s comments are in red.
From: Pastor Donovan Drake <leadpastor.churchscontact@gmail.com>. This is not my email. Always check this first!
Date: April 22, 2024
To:
Subject: Hello Bill! I have more creative subject lines.
Good morning. Way too nice! How are you doing? How's your day going? Are you busy? Enough about you, let’s talk about me! I need your assistance, please reply as soon as you get this. I will not ask for money. I may ask for usher assistance, signing up for FaithWorks, pledges, naming a child after me.
Thank you so much. Again, way too nice!
God bless.
Pastor Donovan Drake. Unless I’m being asked for jury duty, I don’t use my title as a closure.
