I've had the pleasure of seeing how others have avoided becoming a victim of the speaking scam due to my blog post outlining a years old speaking scam that nearly got me back in January 2012. But if you knew the scammers reason why they're participating in a scam, would you be less angry at them? That's the question I asked myself when one of the commenters, an American-based trainer and author, added to the comments area an email exchange he had with one of the scammers. The … [Read more...]
National Fraud Prevention Month: What I Learned from the Jarrow Speaking Scam
March 2, 2012 by 2 Comments
It's National Fraud Prevention Month as declared by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Government of Canada. After almost becoming a victim of a speaking scam, I'd like to share my thoughts on how you can spot a scam so you're not a victim. 1. Separate yourself from the situation In the heat of the moment, it's easy to fall for the charm of the scammer. They seem helpful, empathetic and professional. Get off the phone or leave your computer quickly. Take a walk, take a … [Read more...]
