Pinnacle Evolution News – August 8, 2010
Sunday, August 8th, 2010
Welcome to the Pinnacle Evolution and JMAP News Center
JMAP NEWS
There has been some great things happening and some challenges this past week. Congratulations to everyone who got their systems set up and are already gathering and stuffing and publishing adding content to our network.
The platform is coming together nicely but we still have some people who have not set up their profiles yet and may have issues. We want everyone to stay on track and on course with training so it is important that you get that done as soon as possible.
Remember that you must have a Linux or UNIX server so make sure you convey that to Arvixe when you order up your account.
Set up issues that were predominant in our support ticket were:
- incorrect password
- wrong server type
- putting http://www. before the domain name
- invalid e-mail account
There will be set up videos in your back office shortly to aid you with this going forward. If you already have a support ticket in, please check to ensure you have all of this correct as we will not be able to help either if you do not. Once you check this out and try to set up again and you are still having problems then send in the appropriate support ticket. Most of the issues were cleaned up with these adjustments alone.
Remember you can always change your target as you go forward so if you are not sure about your target market, just start with something and change it when you are more aware of the direction you want to take.
With that in mind we are starting a group effort marketing alliance this week. This will help you in your endeavours to choose something appropriate for you and work with a group to help your individual efforts.
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Join us for our JMAP – Joint Marketing Alliance Platform Orientating Session. This gives a good overview of the program, system and application but will also keep you in the loop for any changes taking place during the week.
Mondays at 6:00pm Pacific Time, 7:00pm Mountain, 8:00 PM Central, 9:00 PM Eastern
Register right here.
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/870697665
This is an open session and everyone is welcome to attend so invite some guests.
Here is your opportunity to participate in our LIVE webinar and find out more about JMAP.
This session includes an overview of how the JMAP Platform works, presented by the creator Jim Rivas.
You will get answers to your questions from marketing All-Stars who are committed to sharing with you the secrets of building your business.
We have two presentations on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 9:00pm EDT. Making money with JMAP is easy, just get enrolled, purchase your product and invite people to our presentation where we do all the heavy lifting for you! Use the platform to build your business. This is a cakewalk for the experienced and a godsend for the ones that have struggled to try and get a handle on how all this works and make money using the Internet. Not only that but our unique pay plan will allow you to excel where before you have only seen frustration. It is time to become a successful entrepreneur without the tears and money drain!
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Tuesday morning at 11:00am EDT a closed training strategy session for paid JMAP members only. (we also have a Thursday slot that we sometimes will use to accelerate your success so stay tuned to your back office messaging system.)
Learn how to promote your system, how to maximize the JMAP Compensation Plan, how to use the tools to explode your business, how to destroy objections and all that you need to know to make yourself a success story with JMAP.
Your link for this session is in your JMAP messaging center.
We also have two other sessions to invite your guests to attend on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Check the calendar at www.hb2events.com for more information. These presentations will also help you understand the concept and commission structure of the programs.
Invite interested parties to these presentations and let the company do all the heavy lifting for you while you build your entrepreneurial skills!
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Pinnacle Evolution Training Session News
Basic Prospecting Boot Camp is back this week so it you are new and want to hone your prospecting skills, make sure you join that session.
Advanced Conversations is on this week so check your Members Only section of the blog for the registration link.
There are no other changes to the schedule for this week.
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Join us for Seize Your Day every morning at 10:00am EDT for some serious mindset activity!
Emotional Intelligence plays a huge part in your success and building yourself up to withstand the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur is crucial so don’t miss a session.
Get ready to start your day fast and finish strong! Get all the daily updates on this call and stay in the know!
Last week’s goal setting, goal getting challenge got many of our members back on track and we want to again congratulate everyone who took part and applaud your success!
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We have some members who are not receiving our e-mails. Some of the e-mail providers have very high sp.am filters so it is recommended that you use a g-mail account for your business and for communications from us. We cannot guarantee mail delivery and we cannot do anything from our end to help you. You can white-list our addresses by adding us to your address book and that will help. If you or anyone on your team is not receiving e-mails then please make these recommendations to them.
You can change your e-mail address in your profile.
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TRAINING TIP OF THE WEEK
Top Phishing Sites
Don’t take the bait. Find out where and how scammers trick victims into giving out their information.
Your account has been blocked because of multiple log-in attempts. Your credit card is about to expire or has expired. We need your help to clear up fraudulent activity on your account. We couldn’t process your transaction or deliver your shipment. Please confirm your password.
Can you spot a phishing attack when you see one? Some messages we laugh off, but others look a little too real — and they’re netting more victims.
If you’re not familiar with the term, phishing is an apt metaphor for the crime. The bait: an email or instant message containing an urgent message, usually involving exciting or troublesome news and a request to provide information.
The hook: the legitimate-looking email links you to a legitimate-looking website or web form where you enter sensitive data which can later be sold and used to commit identity fraud.
What makes this crime tricky to spot is that the emails and websites can’t easily be distinguished from legitimate organizations. That’s because scammers can forge the look and feel of real websites and communications — a process known as spoofing.
And the waters may be getting a little rougher, according to experts. With growing internet use, there are always more fish to catch and more places to catch them. Secure content management solutions provider Kaspersky Lab recently released its list of top targets for phishing attacks worldwide.
Here are the top 10 places to watch out for predators:
- PayPal
- eBay
- HSBC (an international banking company)
- IRS
- RAPIDSHARE (A German webhosting company)
- Bank of America
- UBI (United Bank of India)
- Bradesco (One of the four leading banks in Brazil)
Other security sources like the Anti-Phishing Work Group (APWG) agree that certain sectors are risky, such as:
- Payment services. According to the Kaspersky Lab report, PayPal was the target of more than half of all phishing attacks. PayPal isn’t the only online payment service in the business, but it still garners most of the market share.
- Banks and financial institutions: Worried about the safety of banking online? Spammers know it, and can use those concerns against you. Those “helpful” emails warning about a problem — like a security issue or attempted hack on your account — are bound to get a reaction. Visit any bank website and you’ll likely see phishing attack warning somewhere.
- Online auctions and sales: There’s a lot of money changing hands with online sales sites. In fact, eBay was the target of about 13 per cent of phishing attacks. Online auctions are risky for other types of fraud as well.
- Social media: Surprised to see Facebook at #4? So were experts — until they considered the growing popularity and membership of social media sites. With a membership over 400 million people — who share a total of 25 billion pieces of content each month, according to company statistics — Facebook is worth the time and trouble for tech-savvy scammers. Once they’ve got you on the hook, they can use your account to reel in your friends, family and coworkers.
Facebook certainly isn’t the only social media site to grapple with phishing, viruses and malware. Other social networks have been targets too, including Twitter. (Yes, 140 characters is enough for a phishing message.)
Tips to avoid phishing scams
Phishing attacks have been around for a while, but they may be getting harder to spot as crooks learn new tricks. Here are some tips to protect yourself:
- Know how your organizations handle customer service. Companies know that emails aren’t a secure way to handle their customers’ information. Most of the time, your bank, retailer or other organization will call you if there is a problem with your account. (That’s why they have your phone number on file, and security questions for verification.)
- Delete any suspicious emails right away. Don’t even open them, especially if they’re from an organization with whom you have no association — like an international bank, government or lottery.
- Don’t touch. If you do open the email, don’t click on any links or download any attachments. You could be directed to a spoofed site, or have malware and viruses downloaded to your computer.
- Take the time to look closer. Crooks are counting on you to respond right away, and without looking too closely or asking any questions. Look carefully at the email — are there errors in spelling and grammar? Do the links and email addresses have the same domain as the company? (Don’t click to find out, but “hover” over the links in your browser to see if the URL is suspicious). Are you asked to submit information you wouldn’t share with strangers?
- Avoid reacting on emotion. Scammers rely on scare tactics and sympathy for current events to get a reaction out of people. Scammers often take advantage of current issues to make their claims more convincing. For instance, if an organization is suffering from a technology issue, scammers might exploit the issue to send out phishing attacks asking users to verify their account information.
- Verify. Are you concerned the email is real and there really is a problem with your account? Ignore the contact information and links in the email and contact the company directly to find out if there’s a problem. (Look up the phone number in the phone book, or look up the website yourself rather than clicking on a link.)
- Keep your information to yourself. When in doubt, don’t share any of your information, even if it seems insignificant.
- Report it. If you receive a phishing email, The Anti-Fraud Call Centre recommends reporting it to the financial institution or organization being spoofed so they can warn others, or email the centre.
We use the Internet for our business and you must be careful to protect yourself, your clients and your money so take caution. Also make sure you are backing up all your computer information daily so that if you do come across a virus or damage to your systems, that you will not lose all your information.
Get ready for another dynamic week of Pinnacle Evolution – Changing how we use the Internet to market with systems and solutions that work….for everyone!
To Your success,
The Pinnacle Evolution Leadership Team
