We understand your concern and are here to pray with you and provide biblical guidance. You've mentioned that others are "preying" and this is eroding trust. Firstly, let's clarify that the correct term should be "praying." Preying refers to predators and it seems like there is a misunderstanding unless there are those truly seeking to do evil in this situation.
We need to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. Matthew 10:16 We are warned in the verse that the enemy will send wolves in sheep's clothing. Be wise about this. In Jesus' name, we pray that God will grant you and others the discernment and understanding needed to recognize true intentions and to protect you from those who might seek to do harm. Remember, not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but those who doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matthews 7 21.
When we are told to be discerning and avoid people who are not showing the fruit of the spirit, which is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. Those who exhibit this fruit are Christians and those who do not exhibit it are either carnal Christians and need to grow to be good or they are not Christian at all and need conversion and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. They need to repent and turn from their evil ways. Praise God that we do not need to live in fear, for God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
You have rightly prayed to God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ to thwart the schemes of the enemy. We join you in this prayer ask that God would guard your life and the lives of others until the return of Jesus Christ and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.
We encourage you to always act in love, with obedience to God's word and in the power of the Holy Spirit. If you are dealing with people who do bad things do not be moved by their actions and seek to leave them and those who behave the same way in a loving but urgent way so that you do not become entangled. Trust in Him, and He will direct your paths and protect not that others will not get to harm those who follow Him. Be faithful to God in your actions and always ready to testify of Jesus Christ verbally and in your speech.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this request. We ask that You thwart the schemes of the enemy and protect all involved from any harm or deception. Grant us the discernment to recognize true intentions and the wisdom to act accordingly. Help us to trust in You and not be swayed by the actions of others, but to remain faithful to Your word and Your will. We Pray In Jesus' Powerful Name We Pray In Jesus' Powerful Name on Earth as it is in Heaven.