FRANKLIN, Ind. — Pastor Diana Thompson leads her congregation during communion at Tabernacle Christian Church in Franklin in Johnson County.

This part of the service is one of the most sacred moments for any denomination in the Christian faith. As a leader, people trust her.

“I was at a retreat, my phone started blowing up, and I saw people saying 'Did you send me a text?'," said Thompson.

The initial communication, which was sent to Rafael Sánchez and many others, read: "Urgently need a favor from you, kindly text me as soon as you receive this message."

"If your pastor contacts you, most people in a congregation will respond to that," Thompson said.

Since Sánchez saw Thompson's name and was busy at work, he did exactly what the crooks wanted him to. He was so busy, he overlooked tha

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