Fraud Protection

Match the type of fraud: Chris learned their identity had been used during an arrest, but Chris hadn’t been arrested.

• Tax

• Investment

• Identity Theft

• Communications

• Credit

Chose all of the answer choices that apply: Pat is considering purchasing a new tablet online; what are three steps they should take to protect against fraud?

• Look for “https” and/or a picture of a lock by the URL

• use a credit card

• use a secure password

• use a debit card

How does the federal government work to protect consumers?

• There is a Stop Fraud website sponsored by the government and includes a detailed list of where each type of fraud should be reported

• If the government notices errors on your credit report they will look into the errors, where the came from, and if they determine fraud is involved they will prosecute the suspects

Match the way fraud may occur in the scenario: A scammer is using email to pretend to be your bank.

• Computer

• Skimming

• Phishing

• Stealing

A debit card should be used (instead of a credit card) when making online purchases.

• True

• False

Match the way fraud may occur in the scenario: A scammer has attached a device to a gas pump to access credit card information.

• Computer

• Skimming

• Phishing

• Stealing

• Diverting mail

Fraud is: deliberate deception, designed to secure unfair or unlawful gain.

• True

• False

Is fraud legal or illegal?

• illegal

• Legal

How can you protect your personal information

• Don’t carry your Social Security Card
• Carry your Social Security Card

An intentional effort to deceive another individual for personal gain

• Mean people
• Fake
• Fraud
• Crime