Here at ConferenceCall.co.uk, we like to keep you updated with the latest cyber security tips and let you know if there are any scams you should be aware of. Although we’re a free conference call provider, we want our customers to stay safe online at all times.
We’ve just been made aware of a very sophisticated and pretty worrying bank scam that works in two stages to effectively do you out of money twice. Here’s all you need to know.
The coronavirus crisis has seen more of us working from home than ever before. And while this is usually seen as a positive for work/life balance, lockdown restrictions have meant it can seem more oppressive than ever – few of us like the daily commute, but for some it might now seem like a welcome respite from the routine of wake up, work, sleep.
The good news is that local lockdown restrictions aren’t (yet) as strict as those we saw earlier in the year- gyms are still open and trips to public spaces are still very much encouraged, even if the weather suggest otherwise.
Exercise is not only could it be the key to long term health, it could also help to keep your work/life balance in check. Even if you can’t escape the shackles of your workspace, it doesn’t mean you can’t limber up.
Every time you interact online you’re adding to your digital footprint – that virtual record of what you did, who you did it with, and when you did it.
Whether you’re buying something from a web store, checking your bank balance, updating a social status, or even just typing a question into a search engine or leaving a comment on a blog (all comments welcome below), your digital footprint is affected.
What this means is anyone can track your digital footprint and make fairly accurate assumptions on your lifestyle – anyone who has the knowledge and the inclination, that is.
And although most of us won’t have a back-story worth bothering with, not to mention nothing to hide, it’s still a little disconcerting to think someone could tap into your lifestyle should they wish to.
It’s all but impossible to completely cover your online tracks, but if you want to give it a go, here are some of the steps you could take to try and disappear completely…
“The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men/Gang aft agley” so wrote Robert Burns in 1785 – and it’s a verse that has stood the test of time, as no matter how through your plans, things can still go awry.
And although using ConferenceCall.co.uk to set up a conference call for up to 100 participants could hardly be easier, there’s always the possibility not everything will go to plan and some people might miss the call.
Even setting a free SMS reminder isn’t fail-safe.
And while we can’t guarantee not everyone will be able to make the conference call, we can guarantee that no-one need miss a word thanks to our free conference call recording facility.
You can now record your conference calls to distribute to those that couldn’t attend or even just for archiving purposes – all free of charge and without the need for any extra equipment.
Here’s how…
There’s more than one way to make a conference call, from video conferencing to straight up multi-participant phone calls, and more than one provider to choose from, but what you’ll find with many operators is they’ll either charge for the service, ask you to sign up with them, or both – this means they’ll then have access to your data and may even sell it on to third parties who will then bombard you with emails and phone calls for other services.
That’s not the case with ConferenceCall.co.uk – all you and your participants need to make a conference call to anywhere in the world is a landline or a mobile.
There’s no sign up. No fee to pay. And you can make great savings on the cost of conference calling to anywhere in the world.
If you’ve considered investing in stocks and shares over the last decade, the chances are that you’ve at least flirted with the idea of Bitcoin. But what exactly is Bitcoin? Is it safe? And is now the time to invest?
The internet offers an instant and limitless well of information – it’s made life a whole lot easier for all of us!
On the flipside, it provides a limitless number of distractions – one minute you’re researching the best way to make an international conference call, then next minute you’re watching a gif of a grumpy cat, and before you know it six hours have passed and you’ve not done a thing on your to-do list.
And that’s before we get started on social media!
So if you’re working day suffers from fatal distractions, here’s how to stop wasting time…
Just over a quarter (27%) of business owners have cut their spending due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new social media survey. But the study from the Personal Finance Society also found that more than a third (40%) of businesses haven’t adapted or changed their financial plans at all.
Where does your business stand?
What is a conference call? Which conference call service is best? We answer your conference calling questions.
A conference call is a great way to hold a meeting when not everyone can be in the same place at once – something pretty much all of us have had to get used to as 2020 unfolded.
But calls don’t always go without a hitch, and if you don’t properly prepare for the call in advance, it can soon descend into a series of awkward silences and participants talking over one another.
So, to help make sure each conference call you hold is completely fuss-free, follow our simple, step-by-step guide.