Consumer Skills MC Review

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What should you do if you suspect a fraudulent charge on your credit card?

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Report the fraudulent charge to your bank and ask them to reverse the transaction.

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What is a poor practice for protecting against identity theft?

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Only requesting copies of your annual credit report without taking further action.

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What is a common misconception about scams?

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You are guaranteed to get your money back from a scam by filing a claim with your local police department.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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What does phishing mean in the context of fraud?

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A fraudster tricked you into revealing personal information through email, texts, or other electronic communication.

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What can help you evaluate the quality of a product you are unfamiliar with?

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Customer reviews.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is a red flag that may indicate a scam?

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Unsolicited offers that seem too good to be true.

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What is identity theft?

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The unauthorized use of someone else's personal information, usually for financial gain.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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What is the purpose of checking your bank account regularly?

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To monitor for unauthorized transactions and ensure your account is secure.

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What should you do if you receive a suspicious email asking for personal information?

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Do not respond; instead, report it to your email provider and delete it.

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What is a common method used by fraudsters to obtain personal information?

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Phishing, which involves tricking individuals into providing their information.