The Diocese of Ferns is warning the public about a scam involving a compromised email account belonging to Fr. Thady.
A fraudulent message was sent from his email asking for assistance in purchasing an Apple Gift Card for a very ill friend.
One recipient has already replied but the Diocese is urging everyone to delete the message immediately and not to respond.
The email which was sent on Tuesday, December 23rd reads as though it’s from Fr. Thady himself mentioning a sore larynx and an inability to make a phone call.
Please be aware that this is part of a scam attempt and Fr. Thady’s email is not being used for such requests.
If you’ve received a similar message it is important to avoid clicking any links or opening attachments.
The Diocese of Ferns is currently addressing the situation and appreciates your vigilance in helping to prevent further issues.