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Virginia man arrested for scamming Troup County church of $60,000

Original: Virginia man arrested after scamming Troup Co. church of more than $60K

A Virginia man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a Troup County, Georgia church of more than $60,000. Details about how the scam was carried out or the suspect's identity have not been released, but the arrest was reported by WTVM. The case has drawn attention because fraud schemes targeting churches and other faith communities have become increasingly common.

Why now: Fraud targeting a church resonates with religious communities worried about similar scams

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