There are once again messages being sent by text posing as Fr. Cuddy to random parishioners. The message requested a $500 Google play gift card for a friend who has been diagnosed with cancer and is in hospital.
To report the spam, forward the message to 7726 on your phone (which spells out “SPAM” on most keypads). Spam text messages are not only a nuisance, but they are also illegal and can even contain links that can be dangerous. Many spam messages are an attempt to obtain your personal information or spread malware that can infect your phone. Never reply to spam messages or tap on any of the links in the message and always report spam text messages immediately.