Curated OER
Fraud
High schoolers are told that they have hired to educate the public on avoiding common types of consumer fraud. They use a website given to create a PowerPoint presentation designed to inform the public about one type of fraud. Students...
Curated OER
Hoaxes, Scams, Chain Letters and Urban Legends
Students explore the evacuation of New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina. Using the internet, they research stories they may have heard and verify a story's authenticity. Students discuss rumors and urban legends. Given a worksheet,...
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Ryerson University: Safety Online: Understanding Online Risks [Pdf]
This resource offers information on safety awareness, to empower students with the skills they need to understand the risks to both themselves and their devices when online - so they don't fall victim to scams or identity theft, or find...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Consumer Protection Project
The media fills us in on the most recent scams around town and the nation. Taking part in this project will educated students on the scams that are out there and question the rights consumers have and the role governments should take in...
Read Works
Read Works: Invisible Thieves
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about protecting yourself from scam emails. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Credit Card Loss Protection
High school students need to know about credit cards, and they also need to know about credit card scams. One scam is the offer of completely unnecessary protection for credit cards.