In this episode, Mike Goldstein covers the seven most common ways scammers, competitors, and bad actors target kitchen and bath remodeling contractors online — and exactly what to do about each one.

If your business ranks on Google, runs Google Ads or Local Service Ads, or has an active Google Business Profile, this episode is for you.

WHAT WE COVER:

●    Threat 1: Phishing emails impersonating Google, Houzz, and Angi (0:00)

●    Threat 2: Fake domain renewal notices and how to spot them (5:30)

●    Threat 3: Google Business Profile takeover attempts (7:30)

●    Threat 4: Google Ads click fraud and fake billing invoices (9:30)

●    Threat 5: Malware infections and the difference from a DDoS attack (11:30)

●    Threat 6: DDoS attacks, hosting suspensions, and the access problem (13:30)

●    Threat 7: DNS hijacking and how to prevent it in 10 minutes (15:45)

●    The one rule that protects against all seven threats (17:15)

FREE RESOURCE: Download the full written guide — all 7 threats, a one-page printable checklist, and an emergency contact block for your office: kitchenremodelingseo.com

DIRECT PDF LINK: http://kitchenremodelingseo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/remodeling_protection_report.pdf

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