A local church is warning others in the area of a scam that nearly impacted them earlier this week.
Our news partners at WPXI-TV report that it happened at the Grace at Calvery Lutheran Church.
A staffer at the church said she received an email that appeared to be from the interim pastor who was asking for gifts and money for some in the church. The scammer also asked to keep it confidential.
The staffer contacted the pastor who said he never sent that email.
Other churches in the area have also reported the scam.
Officials urge people to be cautious when people are soliciting gifts through email.
If anything appears suspicious, you are asked to contact police.