Diocese of Des Moines

Des Moines diocese reports theft after cyber scam intercepts $45k

An online phishing scam resulted in $45,880.90 stolen from the Diocese of Des Moines after the scammer impersonated a diocesan employee requesting a funds transfer, the diocese reported in a statement on Monday. Law enforcement are investigating after the Dec. 13 incident. No diocesan staff are expected of malfeasance, Bishop Richard Pates said. The diocese said most of the funds were expected to be recovered through insurance. Cybercriminals last targeted