Protect Your Home Inspection Business from Online Scams

After your website launches, you might get unsolicited emails or calls offering various services. Many of these are scams. Here's how to recognize and avoid them.

Video: 'Don't Fall for these SEO Spam Scams!' by Floating Lotus Design. Source: YouTube.

Common Scams to Watch For:

1. SEO Scams:

   • "Your website isn't optimized!" or "You're not showing up on Google."

   • Truth: Your Wix website is built with SEO best practices, and ranking takes time.

2. Website Audits:

   • "We found major problems with your site!"

   • Truth: These audits are often fake or automated.

3. Monthly Marketing Packages:

   • "You need our monthly service to rank well!"

   • Truth: Ongoing SEO or marketing is often unnecessary unless you make major website changes.

4. Phishing Attempts:

   • Emails asking for login details or payment information.

   • Truth: Never share sensitive information via email.2

5. Fake Directory Listings:

   • "We'll list your business on top directories for a fee!"

   • Truth: Many of these directories are useless.

   
   

Red Flags of a Scam:

• No company name or website.

• Generic email addresses (Gmail, Yahoo).3

• Poor grammar.

• Urgent or threatening tone.

• Attachments with "audits" or "reports."

• Promises of guaranteed results.

• Requests for sensitive information.

What to Do If You Encounter a Scam:

• Mark it as spam.

• Don't reply or click any links.

• If unsure, forward it to us for review.

Trust Reliable Sources:

• Google: Google provides accurate information and tools for understanding your website's performance. Rely on official Google resources and Google Search Console.

• Wix: Wix provides secure and reliable tools for building and managing your website.

Learn More About Phishing:

• To learn how to identify and report phishing attempts, see this Wix article: Identifying and Reporting Phishing

We're Here to Help:

If you have any concerns about an unsolicited offer, please contact us.