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Protecting Yourself from Fraud & Identity Theft - Advanced Level

Learn about fraud and identity theft, including common types of fraud and how it occurs. Discover preventative measures and government protection agencies. Solve a mystery to uncover the scammer.

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Protecting Yourself from Fraud & Identity Theft - Advanced Level

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  1. Protecting Yourself from Fraudincluding Identity Theft Advanced Level

  2. Today’s Agenda: • Discuss Fraud and Identity Theft • Fraud assessment • Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLjBpQEK8ls • Notes Good Morning! 5/8/14

  3. Fraud Fraud – an intentional effort to deceive another individual for personal gain Compromised health

  4. Common Types of Fraud Identity theft was the largest consumer fraud complaint reported to the Federal Trade Commission in 2010

  5. Common Types of Fraud Do you know anyone that has been a victim of fraud?

  6. Time

  7. Solve the Mystery – Act 2 Listen carefully and take notes to help Lucy find the person who stole her identity

  8. Four Suspects… The inspector has identified 4 suspects in Lucy’s case • Mrs. White • Searched through Lucy’s discarded mail • Colonel Mustard • Searched through Lucy’s outgoing mail • Mrs. Peacock • Guessed Lucy’s PIN number • Professor Plum • Searched Lucy’s online banking website Which type of fraud has been committed against Lucy?

  9. How Does Fraud Occur? What can a scammer do if they gain access to your information?

  10. Personal Information Drivers license Search your purses, wallets and backpacks. What are you carrying with you right now that reveals personal information? Debit & credit cards Electronic devices Identification cards

  11. How Thieves AccessPersonal Information How did the scammer access Lucy’s information?

  12. Protecting Yourself From Fraud

  13. Protect Your Personal Information

  14. Be Careful When Using the Internet

  15. Credit and Debit Cards Use a credit card instead of a debit card for online purchases!

  16. What could Lucy have done to minimize her risk? • Mail her documents from a secure post office location • Use a PIN number that is not easy to guess • Shred documents that contain personal information • Use secure websites and computers • Use privacy settings on social networking sites • Never give personal information out via email

  17. Fraud Protection Services Companies may offer various types of services including: Closely evaluate services to know what is covered, fees and company reputation You are your best advocate!

  18. Recognize Fraud Early Could Lucy have recognized the theft earlier?

  19. If You Are a Victim The Stop Fraud website will tell you which agency to report to and provide specific tips depending on the type of fraud What steps should Lucy take?

  20. Most Common Government Protection Agencies Prevent business practices that are anticompetitive, deceptive or unfair to consumers Makes markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans Protects the public health Regulates interstate and international communication

  21. Most Common Government Protection Agencies Protect investors and maintain fair, orderly and efficient financial markets Enforce tax laws Protects the United States and its citizens

  22. Solve the Mystery Answer Questions Correctly to Earn Clues!

  23. Who is Lucy’s Scammer? – Act 3 Make Your Guess! • Mrs. White • Searched through Lucy’s discarded mail • Colonel Mustard • Searched through Lucy’s outgoing mail • Mrs. Peacock • Guessed Lucy’s PIN number • Professor Plum • Searched Lucy’s online banking website

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