Ask the Planner with Desirée Adams: A Wedding and Event Planning Podcast

107 l Romance Scams: How to Avoid Getting Scammed Before You Say "I Do" (Recast Ep. 60


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Today we’re talking about the dangers of scamming, and why scammers target newly engaged couples to take advantage of.

I have to be honest, wedding scams and how to avoid them wasn't something I thought a lot about until after meeting today's guest.  But, now I'm taking extra precautions to avoid becoming a target of any kind of scams.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR EPISODE 60: How to Avoid Getting Scammed Before You Say “I Do”

Here's a summary of our interview:

  • Meet Adam K. Levin [8:20]
  • The 4 ways scammers approach you [14:31]
  • What exactly are scammers trying to gain from their targets?[24:22]
  • Example of “Scam stories”   [29:17]
  • What do you suggest couples do if they think they are being scammed? [31:03]
  • Precautions to take! [34:55]
  • What to do if someone is using your information?[40:30]
  • Freezing credit? [48:09]
  • Minimize, monitor, and manage [57:05]
  • If it is convenient, YOU are the product! [59:30]
  • Final thoughts? [1:07:39]
  • What moments give you the most joy and are the most meaningful to you? [1:10:51]

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: HOW TO AVOID GETTING SCAMMED BEFORE YOU SAY “I DO”

  • Loud Tree Media
  • What the Hack Podcast
  • Wedding Vendor Email Templates and Interview Questions Guide

CONNECT WITH ADAM LEVIN

  • Instagram: @adamklevin
  • Online: What the Hack
  • Facebook: @loudtreemedia
  • Apple Podcasts: @what-the-hack

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