Scammers are Parasitic, Blood-Sucking Fiends

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That’s right, scammers are some of the worst of parasites.

Their purpose is to suck whatever they can out of their victims. Whether it is money or information.

In addition, scammers have become quite sophisticated in their methods. Sometimes they use the phone, other times, online. The opportunities are vast on the world-wide-web.

As a result, vigilance is necessary on the part of small business owners, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. Imagine, if you will, one day after submitting your site to Google, you get a call from a publication praising your new venture. They have heard so much about you and want to spotlight your biography in an upcoming addition. One-half hour into the conversation, they are now asking for money for uncovered fees to make this happen.

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Maybe you submitted a bid on a job site. This took some time, preparing an SOW and attaching files. The representative contacts you almost immediately for a Google Hangout chat with one of their “Hiring Managers”. Wow! That was quick and they are offering the amount you bid. But they want to hire you as an employee, not a contractor. Seems a bit weird. But okay, let’s see where this lands.

I have over 15 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant. One of my key responsibilities was to screen potential scam calls and emails. This gave me an advantage when I began my online business. Regardless, I still managed to waste close to 3 hours of my time in the first week of my launch due to this nonsense.

This is a huge jab to my ego. I may be bruised, but only just angered enough to write this blog. Fortunately, I figured out what was happening well before I parted with any money or personal information. But what about those who have just branched out and do not recognize the various signs of being scammed?

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According to the FTC:

“Scammers know that finding a job can be tough. To trick people looking for honest work, scammers advertise where real employers and job placement firms do. They also make upbeat promises about your chances of employment, and virtually all of them ask you to pay them for their services before you get a job. But the promise of a job isn’t the same thing as a job. If you have to pay for the promise, it’s likely a scam.”

I am now on fire. Time to jab back. Strike hard, with no mercy. I often say that I get to feel the pain so others might not have to. This is part of being an Executive Assistant.

I have put together a video presentation, which includes common verbiage from scammers as well as a list of the most common domain names used in emails by scammers. In addition, you will be given a link to a pdf version so that you might have a useful list handy.

To get the free presentation and PDF, just complete the form below!

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