Freelancers: Watch Out for Scammy Discovery Calls (Quick Warning & What to Do)

The Freelancer's Teabreak by The Freelance Lifestyle

Jun 25, 202603:35Business

In this quick episode, I'm sharing a warning about scammy discovery call bookings that freelancers are increasingly running into now that we rely on booking links. I've heard of calls being booked where the other person...

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