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WorksheetsPersonal Finance: Fraud
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Match the type of fraud: Kyler learned her identity had been used during an arrest, but she hadn’t been arrested.
Tax
Investment
Identity Theft
Communications
Credit
Match the type of fraud: Zander received an email asking him to pay money to rescue individuals in a foreign country. After further research, he discovered this organization did not exist.
Tax
Investment
Identity Theft
Communications
Credit
Match the type of fraud: Derek has been approached by a company making claims that he does not owe taxes this year even though he has been working for pay.
Tax
Investment
Identity Theft
Communications
Credit
Match the type of fraud: Jada is considering re‐financing her home and received an ad from a company offering staggeringly low interest rates.
Tax
Investment
Identity Theft
Communications
Credit
Match the type of fraud: Brielle is researching tools to invest her money into and has found one with guaranteed returns.
Tax
Investment
Identity Theft
Communications
Credit
Chose all of the answer choices that apply: Xavier is considering purchasing a new tablet online; what are three steps he should take to protect himself from 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
Chose all of the answer choices that apply: Neema has joined several social networking websites. What are things she should do to protect herself from fraud?
Use privacy settings to restrict who may view your information
remember that once information is posted online, it can be viewed by anybody
keep usernames and passwords safe
post personal information such as your Social Security number, phone number, address, and financial information
post usernames and passwords on social media sites
Chose all of the answer choices that apply: If you were to advise someone about the warning signs of fraud, what pieces of advice you would provide to them?
You might be a victim of fraud if: A business that has taken your money won’t return your calls.
You might be a victim of fraud if: You find unfamiliar or unrecognizable charges on your credit card statement
You might be a victim of fraud if: You are denied credit.
You might be a victim of fraud if: All of your mail is on time
You might be a victim of fraud if: Your credit report has NO errors
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 uses information that was carelessly discarded in the trash.
Computer
Skimming
Phishing
Stealing
Diverting mail
Match the way fraud may occur in the scenario: A scammer is using email to pretend to be your depository institution.
Computer
Skimming
Phishing
Stealing
Diverting mail
Match the way fraud may occur in the scenario: A scammer has completed a change of address form for an individual’s financial statements.
Computer
Skimming
Phishing
Stealing
Diverting mail
Match the way fraud may occur in the scenario: A scammer has hacked into a computer to access their information.
Computer
Skimming
Phishing
Stealing
Diverting mail
A debit card should be used when making online purchases.
True
False
Consumers should access each of their three credit reports at least once per year.
True
False
Once information is posted online, it can be easily deleted.
True
False
Individuals should always purchase fraud protection if available.
True
False
Constantly monitor financial information to reduce your risk of fraud.
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
