How Anna lost 24,000 Instagram followers overnight

You might recognise my guest today as she was my first ever guest on the podcast when it launched over 12-months ago! Anna from LunchBox Mini has built her successful ecommerce business around her incredible online community, loyal social media following and valuable content she shares on Instagram and Facebook.  So what happens when your Instagram profile is hacked and you lose all control, access and 24,000 followers overnight? Sounds like an online store owner's worst nightmare, right?  Well it gets worse... a lot worse. The people who hacked her account start to pose as Anna in order to scam her unsuspecting followers out of their money. Anna generously shares her experience with us today to help others avoid what she went through What are these internet scams targeting small business owners  What to look out for if you think you're security has been breached How you can secure your accounts to avoid being hacked  How approaching with the right mindset can help decrease the stress of such situations  How she managed to get her account back and how this experience has changed the way she will approach her business and community this year   Give Anna a follow on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lunchbox_mini/ This episode is brought to you by my 12-week course and group coaching program ECOMM GROW STRONG which opens again in June 2022.  This isn't an ordinary course. It's a highly personalised coaching and transformational experience where you get feedback and support to keep you moving forward, implementing and growing. Inside EGS, not only do you have lifetime access to 8 comprehensive marketing modules and frameworks, but I personally guide and coach you through transforming your marketing from a hot mess express to a money-making machine every week for 12-weeks. Add your name to the waitlist to get the early bird discount of $200 (for the last time!) PLUS an insane special bonus, which I will share with you once you’re on the list! Go to lisabyrne.com.au or ecommgrowstrong.com.au now.   Come hang out with me for marketing tips and business chat: 🎧 'eCommerce Marketing Society' - join my free Facebook group where I answer your marketing questions and live stream podcast interviews https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecommercemarketingsociety   📆 Download my FREE social media content plan for product-businesses  https://www.lisabyrne.co/free-content-plan   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.