Scam Whac-A-Mole: Swat Fake Fees Before They Bite – Part 2

Videocast EPISODE 004 // 15:01 MIN

They’re back and sneakier than ever.

Here’s what we cover this time around:

  • How bad design choices instantly kill trust (and scream “scam”)
  • The tricks scammers use to get your money, without you realizing it
  • “Helpful” emails that are actually extortion in disguise
  • Why some official-looking bills, texts, or calls are anything but legit
  • Practical ways to sniff out red flags and protect yourself (and your clients)

If you’ve ever second-guessed a payment form, squinted at a weird invoice, or thought, “This feels…off,” you’re not alone.

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In Part 2 of Scam Whac-A-Mole, we’re diving even deeper into the digital dumpster fire of shady websites, sketchy emails, and suspicious snail mail.

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