YOUR TRUST IS BEING WEAPONIZED:
The New Wave of Scams Preying on the Elderly, the Innocent, and the Faithful
When Ryan Last took his own life, it broke something inside me.
Ryan was a 17-year-old straight-A student. A kind soul. Preparing for college. A young man full of promise. But all it took was a single online scam to unravel his world. Someone pretending to be a girl convinced him to send a private photo. Then came the blackmail: Pay up, or we show everyone.
He panicked. He paid what he could from his college fund.
But they wanted more.
Humiliated. Terrified. Alone.
Ryan took his life and left behind a note apologizing for “not being smarter.”
No teenager should feel that kind of shame. And no parent should ever have to bury their child because of a scam.
But this nightmare isn't a one-off. It’s a rising national epidemic.
This hit close to home for us. Our granddaughter’s boyfriend, a Liberty University student, fell for the same scam. Praise God, he didn’t take his own life—but the emotional toll was real and lasting.
Every day, more and more scams flood this nation, including dozens of Social Security scams, check scams, billing scams, and too many more to mention here!
And it’s hitting those we love the most: our children… and our elderly.
🎯 The New Targets of Evil: Christians, Grandparents, Children and the Kindhearted
Scammers are no longer just sleazy roofers or shady mechanics. Those old-school con games have evolved into something far more dangerous—and far more evil.
Now, scammers use artificial intelligence to clone the voice of your grandchild begging for help.
They impersonate your pastor.
They pose as federal agents, Social Security reps, or even your bank.
They come in emails, pop-ups, text messages, and robocalls.
They don’t just want your money.
They want to weaponize your trust.
They want to exploit your compassion—especially if you're a Bible-believing Christian.
Why? Because they know our hearts.
We’re generous. We believe the best in people.
We love. We give. We help.
They see that as weakness. But it’s not weakness—it’s righteousness. And it’s time we defend it.
🧭 What We’re Doing About It — And How You Can Help
At Christian Action Network, we’re launching a national initiative to demand the creation of a Federal Anti-Scam Bureau — a dedicated agency focused solely on ending this epidemic of deception.
This campaign includes:
✅ A national “Stop Lethal Scam Attacks NOW!” survey
✅ A call for mandatory sentencing for repeat scammers
✅ A free educational tool: our Top 15 Targeting Scams, full-color flyer
✅ A push for state governors to issue regular scam alerts to all households
We’re not asking the FBI to stop doing its job. In fact, even FBI Director Kash Patel recently said:
“We want to work at the FBI because we want to fight violent crime and be sent out into the country to do it.”
Exactly. Let FBI agents track down murderers and terrorists—not spend their days chasing phone, email, and text scammers. We need a dedicated team focused on fraud—and we need it now.
📬 How You Can Take a Stand
You can help fight back today by:
📝 Filling out the “Stop Lethal Scam Attacks NOW!” survey
I’m sending this survey to our nationwide network of supporters, and I would like to include your answers when I submit the results to Congress.
Your voice matters.
Your life matters.
Your money matters.
And your compassion doesn’t deserve to be turned into a weapon.
Let’s make sure no more Ryans fall.
Let’s protect our seniors, our families, and our churches.
Together, we can stop the scams—and strike back against this rising wave of digital evil.
📎 Click here to fill out the survey ➤
Why America Needs a Federal Anti-Scam Bureau
FBI agents, trained to handle violent criminals, are increasingly burdened by investigating widespread scams that drain their resources and focus.
This diversion leaves violent crimes less thoroughly addressed and scam victims inadequately protected.
A dedicated Federal Anti-Scam Bureau would change that.
With specialized agents solely focused on stopping scams, educating the public, and swiftly bringing scammers to justice, we could significantly reduce scam-related losses and tragedies.
Protecting our families, seniors, and communities from ruthless predators demands specialized attention.
Without immediate and focused intervention, scammers will continue to thrive, causing devastating emotional and financial harm across our nation.
Your completed survey sends a strong message to Congress and government leaders:
Americans demand action.
We must demonstrate widespread public support to ensure lawmakers prioritize creating this critical agency.
Now is the time for collective action and a united voice.
Please complete and return your survey today—your participation is crucial in this fight for justice and safety.
📎 Click here to fill out the survey. ➤
Martin Mawyer is the President of Christian Action Network and host of the “Shout Out Patriots” podcast. Follow him for more action alerts, cultural commentary, and real-world campaigns defending faith, family, and freedom.
It's long past time something like this was implemented. Once in a very blue moon I will come across a scam aimed at me, but because God is looking out for me and has given me wisdom, I go by the old saying, "If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is." Whenever I get a letter from a charitable organization--and I get plenty-- if it's one I'm not familiar with, I run it through a ratings and report website, Charity Navigator, and if it's under 3 stars, the name of the suspect organization goes on my scam list that I keep with my mail processing supplies. One time I had my phone on, waiting for a call from a friend, and someone called me. They asked for my Medicare information. I told them, sorry, I don't have access to that information at the moment, and hung up. I have also told a possible scammer that I don't give that information out over the phone. Simple, and it works. I also keep an eye out for health scams, aka quackery. If there's something being pushed that I feel is suspect, I check a site called Quack Watch. It's amazing how much information is on that site. It beats Consumer Reports' book "The Medicine Show" by a country mile. And believe me, Himalayan pink salt, apple cider vinegar and baking soda is the biggest scam for "rapid weight loss" that's being promoted now. Himalayan pink salt differs from regular table salt in that it has minerals in it that give it the pink color. Excess consumption of salt leads to life-threatening medical conditions. It most definitely does not cause you to lose a lot of weight so fast that your doctor will tell you to slow it down by eating cake and ice cream. Losing more than 8 pounds a month is dangerous. I know, I'm a very experienced dieter. If only I'd had success. A medical scam takes your money, and it also can take your life. Watch out, people.