Overview

• The Archdiocese confirmed that fraudsters use AI and public data to clone Archbishop José Rodríguez Carballo’s voice and identity.
• Scammers place calls requesting donations for bogus religious and social initiatives.
• Officials stressed that neither the archbishop nor any diocesan curia member ever solicits financial aid by phone or digital channels.
• Parishioners are instructed to disregard unsolicited donation appeals, safeguard personal data and report any fraud attempts to civil authorities and diocesan offices.
• Law enforcement agencies are working with the Archdiocese in ongoing monitoring to detect callers and prevent further incidents.