David Ibiyeomie condemns “Yahoo” and rejects offers from Internet scammers

The Presiding Pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has condemned internet frauds, popularly known as Yahoo, describing cybercrime as theft and cautioning fraudsters against bringing proceeds of illicit activities into the church.

Ibiyeomie made the remarks during a recent sermon addressing churchgoers involved in Internet fraud or those who associate with individuals who profit from cybercrime.

The cleric said financial contributions obtained through fraudulent activities would not be accepted by the church, stressing that stealing from others remains wrong regardless of how the act is portrayed.

Ibiyeomie accuses Yahoo of theft

The pastor questioned the consciences of people involved in Internet fraud and who continue to participate in church activities without remorse.

He said the Yahoo guys are actually robbing their victims and warned Christians against maintaining close relationships with people involved in cybercrime.

Ibiyeomie said, “Yahoo is stealing. You’re just coloring it, but it’s theft. Is it your money? Anything you take that belongs to someone else is theft.”

He also challenged believers who might try to justify cybercrime because of the financial benefits it offers.

The pastor recounts the professor’s alleged experience

Highlighting what he described as the devastating consequences of internet fraud, Ibiyeomie recounted the case of an electrical engineer and university professor who he said worked as a consultant on one of the ministry’s electronic sites.

According to the pastor, the professor lost his life savings after scammers allegedly emptied his bank account.

Ibiyeomie said the incident left the professor devastated and he later suffered a medical emergency and died.

He said the incident demonstrated the potential human cost of cybercrime, particularly when victims lose money accumulated over many years.

The scammers were told to take the offers elsewhere

The cleric warned members of Salvation Ministries involved in Internet fraud not to bring proceeds from the business to the church as offerings.

He said, “If you are in this church and you are Yahoo, you will go to another church and give your offering.”

Ibiyeomie further argued that cybercrime has caused grave hardship to victims and insisted that financial hardship should not be used to justify stealing from others.

He urged Christians to distance themselves from cybercriminals and avoid profiting from money obtained through fraudulent means.

Economic difficulties do not justify cybercrime

The pastor argues that economic challenges do not provide a moral justification for taking another person’s money.

He stressed that people who deliberately deprive others of their savings could cause serious emotional, financial and physical consequences for their victims.

Ibiyeomie therefore urged believers to pursue legitimate means of earning a living rather than engaging in internet fraud or associating with those who profit from cybercrime.