The investigating committee determined no staff members had played a part in the theft, however, it recommended protective measures.
The Florida Baptist Convention subcommittee charged with investigating financial fraud that was discovered in May has reported they discovered no criminal activity by any Baptist staff member.
These instances of fraud underscore the need for every church to institute preventive policies as well as procedures to follow if cybercrime does occur.
Churches, like other organizations, face an onslaught of phishing emails and other attempts at cyberfraud. One mistake can be costly.
Staff at the Florida Baptist Convention thought they were sending mission money to help pay for church planting. Then the money disappeared.