Warning!
Fraudulent emails and texts are being sent by scammers posing as Fr. Patrick. Perpetrators use various techniques to gain your trust and may provide specific instructions, which, if followed, could result in monetary loss. We have alerted the authorities of this continuing problem.

Do Not Become a Victim
  • Fr. Patrick, or any other member of Padre Serra Parish, will never request money from any parishioner by email or text.
  • Please do not click on links, open attachments, or reply to these individuals. and do not divulge any personal information, or provide money/credit card/gift card payments.
  • When in doubt, contact us to authenticate the text message.
  • ​Please forward any questionable emails/text screenshots claiming to be from Fr. Patrick to [email protected]

​​Phishing/Spoofing Prevention Tips
  • Be suspicious of any unsolicited email requesting personal information.
  • Avoid filling out forms in email messages that ask for personal information.
  • Always compare the link in the email to the link that you are actually directed to.
  • Log on to the official website, instead of "linking" to it from an unsolicited email.
  • Contact the actual business that supposedly sent the email to verify if the email is genuine.

Smishing (​SMS phishing​)
  • Using SMS or text messages to trick people into giving up personal information so that money can be fraudulently obtained.
For more information visit Imposter Scams at FTC.
To report potential e-scams, visit: