The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast

Today we have a quick but hopefully impactful episode to help you avoid a common (and expensive) scam in the organizing industry.  Show Notes: The Moving Scam Alert [01:07] The Scam Overview Description of the scam email that's been circulating in the organizing industry. Melissa shares her personal experience receiving these emails. [01:44] Anatomy of the Scam Email Red flags in the email's language and structure. Overly formal or stilted English, mention of "aesthetic pleasure," and unnecessary state names. [03:19] The Emotional Manipulation Scammers claim to be deaf or hearing impaired to avoid phone calls and elicit sympathy. [04:26] The Financial Trap The scam involves sending a fraudulent certified check and asking the organizer to pay "movers" or other service providers. [05:28] How the Scam Works Explanation of how the organizer ends up losing money after the check bounces. [05:41] Increasing Sophistication Scammers are getting more advanced, using real addresses and names found