E88: Scams

In this episode, ATA Podcast Host Matt Baird speaks with Carola F. Berger, PhD, CT about scam types and what scammers are after, such as your information or your money. Carola has helped ATA and language professionals stay knowledgeable and aware regarding scams over the years as they've evolved. Scamming is an ever-present concern for freelance translators and interpreters. Make it your business to learn how scams work and how to avoid them.   Show Notes: Professional Partnerships for Interpreters: https://www.atanet.org/event/professional-partnerships-for-interpreters/ Mid-year Membership Rates: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/  Preparing for ATA's Spanish>English Certification Exam: https://www.atanet.org/event/preparation-for-the-spanish-english-certification-exam/   Next Level Blog - The Scammers' New Clothes: https://www.atanet.org/business-strategies/the-scammers-new-clothes/ Scammers Don't Take Time Off: https://www.atanet.org/resources/scammers-dont-take-time-off/   Don't Fall for It! Scams Targeting Language Professionals: https://www.atanet.org/event/dont-fall-for-it-scams-targeting-language-professionals/   ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn  Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ ATA's 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/ The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/   Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!   Audio Production: Derek Platts | Announcements: Andie Ho | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan