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Churches are being targeted by increasingly sophisticated financial scams, including calls that appear to come directly from a church’s bank.

Knowing what to look for and establishing strong safeguards can help protect the resources entrusted to your church.

Pause. Verify. Protect.

Rev. Robert Besser, Conference Treasurer & Benefits Officer and Director of the Center for Connectional Resources, shares practical steps to help pastors, church staff, treasurers, finance committees and members recognize fraud and respond safely.

Read the article, review your church’s financial procedures and share this important resource with your ministry team: https://www.txcumc.org/news-detail/pause-verify-protect-safeguarding-your-church-from-financial-fraud-19989234