44. Top 5 Strategies for Protecting Yourself From Scams

Published: June 17, 2020, 6:01 p.m.

Show Notes | June 18, 2020 | Episode 044 Last week, we talked about how sophisticated scams are becoming. This week, we're giving you all the tools you need to protect yourself. From reminders on when (if ever) to provide sensitive information to leveraging your network, we've got you covered. After listening to our mini-series on Scams, our VirtForce community will know what to watch for and how to protect themselves. If you are a new listener to VirtForce Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email support@virtforce.us and let us know how we can help you today! Links and Resources Kimber Hill LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:  Better Business Bureau VirtForce Job Board GlassDoor Rip Off Report Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.   VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: 43. #Hired: Networking Works 42. Top 5 Red Flags For Spotting Scams 41. #Hired: Invest In Yourself 40. How to Negotiate Like A Pro 39. #Hired: You Gotta Put In The Work 38. Your Work From Home Office About Our Sponsor Instant Teams serves professionals across the military-connected community whose lifestyles demand communication and flexibility. Their automated remote team innovation software, Arti, uniquely positions Instant Teams to serve a high growth customer base, and improve the employment prospects of military spouses and other military-connected individuals. Join the Instant Teams workforce today at this link: bit.ly/InstantTeams Blog Last week, we talked about how good scammers are getting. They are copying everything from the company logo to the Hiring Manager's name - anything and everything to make you believe this is a legitimate opportunity. But you know better, right? We all know that scams are getting sophisticated. They can be hard to spot and are easier than ever to get caught up in. That is why we want to focus on the Top 5 Strategies to Protect Yourself From Scams. Our 5 Strategies to Protect Yourself include: Leverage your network and ask around.Do your homework - research the opportunity.Wire Transfers = An Absolute No Go To hear the other two strategies, tune in to this week's episode. Make sure to tune in and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts (Apple Podcasts, Spotify). About Our Sponsor Instant Teams serves professionals across the military-connected community whose lifestyles demand communication and flexibility. Their automated remote team innovation software, Arti, uniquely positions Instant Teams to serve a high growth customer base, and improve the employment prospects of military spouses and other military-connected individuals. Join the Instant Teams workforce today at this link: bit.ly/InstantTeams