Learn Online Security Podcast · Learn Online Security

Your Adventure Awaits… BUT so do the scammers

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Melanie McCarthy says a missing website is your first red flag when vetting an outfitter, and advises checking who designed the site for legitimacy.
Host Tamara Michelle interviews Melanie McCarthy, an outfitter and industry advocate, about how to securely vet and book hunting or fishing outfitters. The conversation covers red flags like missing websites, the importance of phone calls and gut feelings, checking professional memberships, and the role of word-of-mouth referrals in a traditionally offline industry.

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A phone call, a gut check, and trip insurance add one more layer before booking.

The episode frames booking an outfitter as a test of trust as much as a search for a trip. Tamara Michelle and Melanie McCarthy keep returning to a plain, workable habit: start online, then make the phone call, because a conversation usually reveals more than text or email.

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Before you book an outfitter, hear why a simple phone call can tell you more than text or email.

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