Why Do Scams Work Even On People Who Know Better? (2026/699)

Every business owner thinks they would never fall for a scam - until they almost do.

Scams are not designed for careless people. They are designed to trigger a reaction before your rational brain has a chance to catch up, and they are alarmingly effective at it.

In this episode, Charly covers:

✅ Why scams work on the same principles as marketing - and how they exploit urgency, authority and fear
✅ How fatigue, stress and multitasking make business owners more vulnerable to phishing attacks
✅ The one habit - the pause habit - that breaks the scam cycle before it starts
✅ How to verify suspicious messages through trusted channels instead of the links or numbers provided

If you have ever felt that rush of "I need to deal with this right now," this episode will change how you respond to it.

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About the Author Charly Leetham

Charly Leetham has been in technology for over 40 years - from earning her amateur radio license at 13 to founding and running Ask Charly Leetham, a digital services business serving small businesses worldwide. After losing $1 million in a franchise failure, she rebuilt from scratch and has kept her business running for nearly two decades through skill, systems, and relentless practicality.

She hosts the podcast Rise and Shine - Your Business Tech Boost with Charly Leetham and speaks about what it actually takes to build businesses that work and last - not just look good on paper.

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