Someone Tried to Scam Me Today - Advice Needed

[DC Al Fine]

Someone tried to scam me this morning.

There was a new couple in church today. After the service, I went over and said hello. After some small talk they asked me if I wanted to get involved in their "organization" which turned out to be part prosperity gospel, part pyramid scheme.

There was a lot of rhetoric clearly aimed at the fiscally unsophisticated (e.g. "Only 1% of the population makes more than $50k", "You can access secret investments so you can have lots of money in retirement" "Look at our leader's nice house" etc.). I ended the conversation when they told me I could receive special training for $129.99, and they immediately gave the same treatment to my brother in law and his wife.

I looked up the organization online and it's clearly a pyramid scheme, known for using Christian language to scam the faithful. I thought I'd seek the forum's advice on this. What should I do about these people? I'm not entirely sure whether the couple in question are malicious or just being scammed themselves.

At minimum I'll let my pastor/local church networks know so they can be aware of the scam artists, but can I go any further?

[Indy Texas]

Send them down to Oklahoma. They'll hit a payday unlike any they could have ever imagined.

[Vega]

To be honest, I think letting the congregation and pastor know is the best you can do. I have to wonder if they'll be at Church next Sunday.

[they don't love you like i love you]

Just inform as many people at the church as you can. and I ddoubt they'll be back.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Just inform as many people at the church as you can. and I ddoubt they'll be back.

BRTD is right, these types go church to church. I doubt they'll reappear again regardless of their results.

[dead0man]

What others have said....but wow, that's low.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

At the very least, you can tell your pastor.  At most, you can probably report it to legal authorities.  I'm really not sure what the law says on these things, though.