Independent artists are often made the targets of various industry scams and hoaxes. The scammers prey on the artist’s (or manager’s) ignorance and strong desire for success or a “quick route” to fame and take advantage of them for their own personal gain. Matt B and Angela take the time to dissect what typical scams look like in the music business and red flags to watch out for. They also discuss in detail the best practices for preventing getting scammed.