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Avoiding Internet Investment Scams: Tips for Investors

For Students 9th - 10th
Worried about investment opportunities you learn about through the Internet? "Get the facts before you invest, and only invest money you can afford to lose. You can avoid online investment scams by asking and getting answers to three...
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Get Safe Online: Advance Fee Frauds

For Students 9th - 10th
One type of internet fraud is the advance fee scam. Criminals promise huge returns on a small fee in advance. This article describes how to recognize some of the common advance fee scams and how to avoid them.
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Federal Trade Commission: Fake Check Scams Infographic

For Students 9th - 10th
Tips for avoiding a fake check scam.
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Internet Scam Busters

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides up-to-date info on the current scams on the Internet. It also gives tips for avoiding scams and what to do if you have been scammed.
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Get Safe Online: Id Fraud

For Students 9th - 10th
The number of people participating in online shopping and banking is increasing. The amount of online fraud is also increasing. This article presents tips on how to safely participate in online commerce and avoid the criminals.
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Remc Association of Michigan: 21 Things4 Students: 19. Buyer Beware

For Students 9th - 10th
Buying and selling on the Internet has changed the way we live. We can now perform a web search to locate, compare, and buy goods and services. In this module, you are going to investigate e-commerce as a consumer and learn some tips on...
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On Guard Online: Auction Action: Test Your Knowledge About Online Auctions

For Students 9th - 10th
Play this online game from the Federal Trade Commission to test your knowledge about online auctions. There are plenty of pitfalls to avoid whether you are a buyer or a seller. Here you can learn the 'rules of the marketplace'.