Fraud. Scams. Dodgy deals that sound too good to be true (and usually are).
In this week’s episode of Business and a Brew, we dive headfirst into the wonderfully weird and slightly worrying world of fraud. From fake magazine ads to a suspicious pig purchase (yes, you read that right), we’ve seen and shared some stories that prove scammers will try anything.
We get into the mechanics of how these scams work, from the “just one more person and you’ll be rich” world of MLMs, to pyramid schemes that crumble faster than a soggy biscuit, to Ponzi schemes with promises so outrageous you wonder how anyone believed them.
But it’s not all doom and gloom. Between the laughs and the “you couldn’t make it up” stories, we share practical advice too, like how to spot the red flags of a scam, and why Action Fraud should be your first port of call if you think something’s dodgy.
If you’ve ever wondered how scams really work, or you just want to hear us giggle about pigs, pyramids, and promises that were never going to happen, this episode’s for you.
About Simon and Danielle:
Simon and Danielle are both business owners, based in the East Midlands, who met through mutual business contacts and who share a love of all things business.
Simon runs Skylight Media – Award-winning experts in Website Design, E-commerce & Marketing running since 2003.
Danielle runs Goldspun Support – a multi-faceted support service for fractional directors and small business owners across the globe, running since 2009.
Since they first met Simon and Danielle have spent a ridiculous amount of time talking about the subjects that interest them – usually over a drink in the pub – and they decided that now was the time to bring these conversations to a wider audience and invite them to join the chat.
Both Simon and Danielle are successful business owners in their own rights with big plans for the future but will never lose their love of talking all things business… and the pub.
