{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Freelancers: Watch Out for Scammy Discovery Calls (Quick Warning & What to Do)","description":"In this quick episode, I\u2019m sharing a warning about scammy discovery call bookings that freelancers are increasingly running into now that we rely on booking links. I\u2019ve heard of calls being booked where the other person turns up just to hard sell to the freelancer, and a recent example from my team involved repeated bookings, a document that wouldn\u2019t open, and a prompt asking for an email address, lots of red flags! If something feels off, I recommend Googling the person\u2019s email address or name, checking LinkedIn, and looking for reports on places like Reddit or spam-flagging sites (especially for phone numbers). These situations are rare, but it\u2019s worth being cautious, asking extra questions before the call, and sharing any scam trends you\u2019ve noticed.  Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Topic  00:15 Discovery Call Scam Setup  00:44 Hard Sell Call Trap  01:02 Team Member Red Flags  01:36 Quick Vetting Steps  02:08 Stay Cautious and Follow Up  02:34 More Scams to Cover  03:07 Wrap Up and Goodbye Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Bluesky Email: hello@emmacossey.com  Come join us in the free Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group Want more support? Check out the Freelance Lifestyle School courses and membership. Join the Freelance Lifestyle Discord Community: https:\/\/discord.gg\/RKYkReS5Cz Order my book: The Freelance Lifestyle: Your Friendly Guide to Starting a Freelance Business ","author_name":"The Freelancer's Tea Break","author_url":"http:\/\/freelancelifestyle.libsyn.com\/freelancersteabreak","html":"