Law Practice
Jun. 16, 2009
Promise of Kiosk Deal Became Pain for Churches
More than 20 Southern California churches said they were scammed out of thousands of dollars for broken computer systems by an interfaith group accused of defrauding hundreds of churches in at least eight states, according to court documents and lawyers representing the churches.
By Catherine Ho
Daily Journal Staff Writer The computer kiosks sounded like a great idea to dozens of Los Angeles pastors. Paid by corporate sponsors, the machines would rake in revenue for the church and hook up parishioners with discounts at local businesses. But the machines never worked as promised, sponsors never came through, and churches got stuck with the bill or slapped with a collection lawsuit some up to $30,000. More than 20 S...
Daily Journal Staff Writer The computer kiosks sounded like a great idea to dozens of Los Angeles pastors. Paid by corporate sponsors, the machines would rake in revenue for the church and hook up parishioners with discounts at local businesses. But the machines never worked as promised, sponsors never came through, and churches got stuck with the bill or slapped with a collection lawsuit some up to $30,000. More than 20 S...
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