Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A Catawba County church is warning others after scammers impersonated the pastor in emails asking members to buy Apple gift cards. Grace Lutheran Church officials said no one lost money, but one member responded before the scam was discovered. READ MORE: wsoctv.com/news/local/church-members-targeted-scam-using-pastors-name-gift-card-request/T2KCFNYKFNAT5IEWCJMFNLOILY

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