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In recent months the AMTA National Office has learned
that massage therapists have become a target of several scams by
dishonest people using email, the Internet and the telephone to contact
people. The good news is that once you know what to look for it is
fairly easy to spot these fraudulent scams.
The Federal Trade Commission has set up a website that
gives practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry
on what to look for and how to protect yourself from internet scams.
Spam Scams Quick Facts and 10 Scams to Screen from your
Email.
File a complaint if you have been
the recipient of a scam email.
Remember, it’s always good business practice to trust
your instincts. If your gut is telling you something is not right, it
probably isn’t. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
The Federal Trade Commission recommends forwarding email you may believe is a scam to
spam@uce.gov and delete the original email. If you receive an email or
are contacted by someone claiming to be affiliated with AMTA and it seems
suspicious, please do not hesitate to check with the National Office toll
free at 1-877-905-2700 or by email at
info@amtamassage.org It is illegal for someone to use our name without
our permission.
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American Massage Therapy Association®
