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A so-called “apostle” has been exposed as nothing more than a common criminal who preyed on faithful Americans. David E. Taylor and his partner Michelle Brannon were arrested by federal agents for running a massive $50 million scam. These two wolves in sheep’s clothing used fake religion to steal from hardworking people who trusted them.
Taylor called himself an apostle and claimed God spoke to him face to face. He told his followers that divine visions gave him special powers and knowledge. This is exactly the kind of false prophet the Bible warns us about. Real Christians know that God doesn’t need fancy mansions and luxury cars to spread His word.
The FBI says these crooks forced their victims to work in call centers begging for donations. Workers were barely paid while Taylor and Brannon lived like kings on stolen money. They bought a $9 million mansion in Florida, expensive cars, boats, and even spent $10,000 on seafood. Meanwhile, their victims slept at work and had their movements controlled like prisoners.
The worst part is how Taylor abused women in his so-called ministry. He had servants called “armorbearers” who worked around the clock serving his every need. Some women were brought to him and forced to take emergency birth control pills. This sick behavior has nothing to do with Christianity and everything to do with power and abuse.
These fraudsters operated across multiple states including Michigan, Florida, Texas, and Missouri. They set up fake call centers that looked like legitimate businesses on the surface. The FBI raided properties in all these states and gathered evidence of their crimes. Thank God our law enforcement agencies are still willing to take down these predators.
This case shows why Americans must be careful about prosperity gospel preachers who demand your money. Real pastors don’t need private jets and million-dollar homes to serve God. They serve their communities humbly and use donations to help others, not buy luxury items for themselves.
The victims of this scam were likely people looking for hope and spiritual guidance. Instead, they found criminals who used their faith against them to steal their money and control their lives. These vulnerable Americans deserve justice, and the full weight of federal law should come down on Taylor and Brannon.
Every American should learn from this case and investigate before giving money to any religious organization. Ask tough questions about where donations go and how leaders live. True men and women of God welcome transparency because they have nothing to hide from their faithful followers.
