尤金警告诈骗:假牧师和警察通过文字要求钱;核实和报告。
Eugene warns of scams: fake pastors and cops demand money via text; verify and report.
尤金警方警告居民有两种骗局:一种是"牧师发短信"计划, 骗子假装是教会领袖,
Eugene police are warning residents about two scams: a "pastor texting" scheme where fraudsters impersonate church leaders with urgent requests for gift cards or money, and a police impersonation scam using real officer names to threaten arrest and demand payments.
两者都使用紧迫性、虚伪的数字和情感操控——特别是通过约会应用程序或教会通信。
Both use urgency, spoofed numbers, and emotional manipulation—especially via dating apps or church communications.
当局强调,任何真正的牧师或官员都不会这样要求金钱,敦促通过官方渠道进行核查,并向ic3.gov或(541) 682-5111举报骗局。
Authorities stress that no real pastor or officer would demand money this way, urge verification through official channels, and advise reporting scams to ic3.gov or (541) 682-5111.