ATA SPD Podcast, An Interview with Carola Berger

In Episode 11, Gloria Cabrejos—translator and editor, an ATA SPD member since 2015, editor of Intercambios and member of the SPD Leadership Council—has the honor of interviewing Carola Berger, current administrator of ATA’s Science and Technology Division and the webmaster of the Board of Directors of the Northern California Translators Association (NCTA), an ATA Chapter. Carola shares information about internet scams, explains the different types of them, mentions how cyber criminals are using technology to target their victims, and discusses how online frauds are affecting translators and interpreters, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Carola also explains how to identify fraudulent emails that seem to come from a legitimate organization and what to do when receiving suspicious links. She also shares tips to protect our personal information and our résumés, and to create secure passwords. Finally, she encourages us to learn more about how online scams work and provides us with websites to report frauds.  Music credit: Mono. 2019. Podcast theme song courtesy of Asa Welle, composer. 

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The Spanish Language Division (SPD) is the American Translators Association (ATA)’s largest division. With over 4,000 members around the world, we help the world to connect in Spanish.The aim of this PODCAST is to help you move forward, evolve and improve your business and your lifestyle as a language professional.Throughout these episodes, the members of the ATA Spanish Division and special guests will share ideas and actionable strategies for greater motivation, creativity, communication and contribution in today´s world. Each episode of this podcast is the result of the collaborative effort of the SPD Podcast Committee members. Because TOGETHER, WE ALWAYS GROW. Thanks for listening!