Protecting Our Families: Staying Vigilant Against Scammers
Guarding Grieving Families Against Online Threats
At Moore Funeral Home, we are deeply committed to honoring your loved ones and supporting families through their time of grief. Unfortunately, in recent years, online scammers have targeted platforms like Facebook, taking advantage of obituary posts to exploit grieving families and their friends.
This is an issue we feel compelled to address, as protecting our community is one of our most important responsibilities.
The Scam
Preying on Grief
Scammers often post fraudulent comments on Facebook obituary posts, posing as legitimate services or individuals offering help, support, or charitable opportunities. These comments may include links that direct unsuspecting users to malicious websites, fake donation pages, or other harmful destinations. They rely on the emotional vulnerability of families and friends during these difficult times to gain their trust.
The Scammers' Speed
One of the most alarming aspects of these scams is how quickly the scammers "swarm" obituary posts. Oftentimes, they post their fraudulent comments mere moments after an obituary goes live—sometimes before we at Moore Funeral Home have the opportunity to remove or report them ourselves. This makes it especially important for everyone in our community to remain cautious and vigilant when interacting with posts on social media.
Please do not click on any links unless they are directly from the official Moore Funeral Home Facebook page or website.
How to Stay Safe
We urge everyone to exercise caution when engaging with content related to obituaries on social media.
Here are some essential safety tips:
- Verify Links: Do not click on links posted in comments unless they are from the official Moore Funeral Home Facebook page or website.
- Report Suspicious Activity: If you encounter a comment that seems questionable or fraudulent, please report it directly to Facebook and notify us.
- Engage Directly with Moore Funeral Home: For information about services, donations, or resources, always reach out to us through our official website or contact our team directly.
- Spread Awareness: Educate others about these scams to ensure everyone in our community remains vigilant.
Our Commitment
At Moore Funeral Home, we take this issue very seriously and are taking proactive steps to safeguard our families. We regularly monitor our Facebook page for suspicious activity and work diligently to remove fraudulent comments promptly.
If you ever have concerns or questions about posts associated with our obituaries, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Let us stand together as a community to protect one another from these harmful scams. Grieving is a time for reflection, healing, and honoring loved ones—not for exploitation.
Thank you for your trust in Moore Funeral Home, and for joining us in creating a safer online space.
Warm regards,
The Moore Funeral Home Team
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