SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) - A Somerset church has received worldwide attention after a pastor’s response to what he thought was a plea for help went viral on social media.

The incident began when a woman called Heritage Hope Church of God asking for $17 to buy baby formula, claiming her baby was hungry. Pastor Johnny Dunbar, who has led the church for decades, agreed to help.

“I’ve said no a thousand times. I’ve been scammed. I’ve been told every story in the world,” Dunbar said.

But he said yes this time.

The woman was actually conducting a TikTok challenge, posing as a mother in need to test how churches would respond. She contacted numerous churches nationwide, including megachurches, and many refused to help.

After the woman posted about Dunbar’s willingness to help, the video gained m

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