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