10/04/2026
The public is urged to exercise caution regarding a fraudulent email scheme currently circulating that uses Bishop Ruperto Cruz Santos.
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โScammers are using the name and position of the Bishop to send deceptive messages to individuals, including religious leaders and laypeople. The fraudulent emails may appear highly professional like pastoral visits, use of names of newly ordained deacons or members of the clergy, or request for information on canonical visitations.
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โBe vigilant for messages originating from unauthorized accounts such as ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ซ.๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ฌ@๐ฒ๐๐ก๐จ๐จ.๐๐จ๐ฆ.
Please do note that official correspondence from the local Church typically comes from verified diocesan or institutional domains or official circulars from the bishop.
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โ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ: If you receive a suspicious message, do not reply or click any links.
โ๐๐ก๐๐๐ค ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐: Look at the sender's email address. Scammers often use generic providers like Yahoo or Gmail.
โ๐๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ญ: If you have been targeted, notify Chancery Office or your parish immediately.
โThe Chancery Office has already been notified of these activities and is monitoring the situation. Stay vigilant and help protect our community by sharing this public advisory.
