11 Scams Targeting Children and Teens

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What is a common scam that targets children and teens by promising products for low prices?

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Online Shopping Scams

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What might children be asked to do in a fake contest scam?

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Share personal information

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What is a common tactic used in financial aid scams?

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Charging a processing fee or application fee

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What happens when the check from a financial aid scam bounces?

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The teen has already paid the money

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What might a pop-up scam capture from your device?

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Keystrokes and personal information

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How often does child identity theft affect U.S. children?

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1 in 50

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What is a common consequence of extortion scams?

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Losing money

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Which of the following should children be taught not to share, even with friends?
Options:
Passwords,
Favorite color,
Favorite food,
Hobbies

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Passwords

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Which one of these is NOT a credit bureau? Experian, TransUnion, Equifax, Fafsa

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Fafsa

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Phishing texts are made to look like legitimate (real) accounts or websites to gain what information?

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Passwords and credit card information