Mexican priests get cards to distinguish from scammers

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015

Priests in two ecclesiastical provinces in Mexico are being issued with cards to help distinguish them from false priests trying to scam people.

The cards will be issued in Tlalnepantla and Mexico ecclesiastical provinces.

The phenomenon of “false priests” is on the rise across the nation.

The scammers go to hospitals, cemeteries and churches outside city centres, and they try to celebrate the sacraments in return for large payments.

Examples include weddings and baptisms celebrated in private homes.

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