Fraud Alert: Beware of Scammers Using WSIOMS’ Name

We have been made aware that scammers are impersonating WSIOMS Digital Marketing, falsely claiming to offer freelance work and requesting personal banking information. These fraudulent messages are being sent via WhatsApp by someone pretending to be “Enzokuhle or Omphilr, the HR Assistant at WSIOMS.”

⚠️ Please be advised:
✅ WSIOMS does not offer freelance work.
✅ We will never contact anyone via WhatsApp for job opportunities or payment details.
✅ If you receive such messages, do not engage—delete them immediately.

We take this matter seriously and are working to stop these fraudulent activities. If you suspect you have been contacted by a scammer using our name, please delete the message and report it.

Stay vigilant and thank you for your support.

I will be speaking about digital marketing for financial advisers at the Glacier IdeasLab Summit on 8 and 9 September 2020. Glacier Insights provides investment professionals and financial intermediaries with information on the markets, and I’m honoured to be invited to speak at the event.

Why financial advisers need the Internet more than ever

I do a lot of work in the investment and financial sector. One of the reasons I enjoy speaking to financial intermediaries and other wealth management consultants is because I understand the challenges they face and how to use digital marketing to overcome these challenges.

Financial advisers no longer control all of the information investors rely on to make financial decisions. Google has made access to all information free. 

What used to work for financial advisers – even before Covid – was simple: they are skilled salespeople who would meet prospects face-to-face. They were in control of all the information that investors needed when they were making decisions. Times have changed and the Internet makes owning all the information obsolete. Financial advisers no longer control all of the information investors rely on to make financial decisions. If they want their practice to make waves, the Internet is the most important tool.

My speaking slot will be from 10:55 – 11:25 on both days. I look forward to meeting everyone, and I will be doing a thought leadership article on digital marketing for financial advisers after the event.