What is this scam? How do I determine if this is a scam?

Religious robocalls are often scams. Religious robocallers will try to solicit donations for a phony cause or fake house of worship. In many cases, these robocallers are hoping to bypass your defenses by posing as a member of your religion. People tend to be less suspicious when there's some shared, common ground -- especially foundational ground like religious belief. Scammers love abusing this tactic to get your money or your information -- the less suspicion you have, the faster you'll pony up the money. Be wary of any religious caller trying to solicitate donations for a cause or for a place of worship. If you want to donate money to a religious cause, contact the organization directly to donate.