1 Beware Consumer Fraud Standard 9 1 Fraud and Identity Theft Building Interest Offers come to us everyday Through the mail Over the telephone Through Email Over the Internet Ultimate goal of scammers ID: 640038
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Beware! Consumer Fraud
Standard 9. 1 Fraud and Identity TheftSlide2
Building Interest
Offers come to us everyday:
Through the mailOver the telephoneThrough E-mail
Over the InternetUltimate goal of scammers:
Get our money!
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Vocabulary
Federal Trade Commission – A federal Agency that enforces consumer protection.Fraud – Someone who knowingly deceives you for their own personal gain.Identity Theft – Using a person’s name or personal information without the person’s permission to steal money or get other benefits.
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Most common types of fraud
Bait and switchBankruptcy FraudConfidence trick or confidence gameEmbezzlement
False AdvertisingFalse BillingForgery© 2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.
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Most common types of fraud
Health fraudIdentity theftInsurance fraud or false insurance claimsLong firm
Marriage FraudPonzi Scheme or Pyramid SchemeSecurity Fraud
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Is Fraud a Crime?
Yes, any form of fraud is a criminal act and anyone knowingly participating in it can be prosecuted.
It is also a violation of civil law. A civil fraud generally means that someone intentionally set out to deceive another person for gain.
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Tips to avoid being a victim of fraud
The greater the potential return, the greater the risk. Investments seldom exist without risk involved.Always get all the information in writing before you give any money.
Never let your emotions interfere with your business affairs.© 2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.
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Tips to avoid being a victim of fraud
Never invest what you cannot afford to lose. Legitimate offers will always be there tomorrow. Take time to do careful research.
If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.Do not send cash by mail, bank transfer, or messenger. © 2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.
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Protecting Yourself from
Consumer Fraud
The best guard against consumer fraud is awareness.
Bottom line:
If something seems too good to be true, it probably is!
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Steps to Take if Victimized
The Federal Trade Commission recommends the following actions if you become a victim:
Contact the Fraud Division of the three credit bureaus.
Contact credit card companies or the issuers of any other cards that were affected.
File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.
Contact the your local police.
Contact State Attorney General’s Office
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Steps to Take if Victimized
In Oklahoma, the best place to start is by calling the Office of the Attorney General at 405-521-3921 or 918-581-2885
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Earnings
Consumer fraud has a major impact on consumers and on the overall economy of the United States.
According the FTC survey on consumer fraud in 2004, people with moderate to low incomes and lower levels of education are more likely to be victims; however, anyone can become a victim.
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Earnings
When it comes to your money and your personal information, trust only those people you know to be trustworthy. If you do become a victim, take immediate steps to contact law enforcement officials.
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Pop Tart!!!!!
Identify and describe three common types of fraud.Identify three things you can do to avoid becoming a fraud victim.
What should you do if you suspect you are a victim of fraud?
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Beware! Identity Theft
Standard 9. 2 Fraud and Identity TheftSlide16
How do they do it?
ID thieves use many methods:
Dumpster DivingSkimming
PhishingChanging Your Address
Stealing
Pretexting
Hacking
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How do they do it?
How can you protect yourself from ID theft?
Monitor your billing statements and your bank statements each month. Check your credit report on a regular basis.
Subscribe to one of several business services that will monitor your monthly payments on a regular basis.
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How to Protect Yourself
from ID Theft
Safety measures you may want to consider:Use passwords on your credit card, bank and cell phone accounts.
Put your personal information in a secure place.Only enter personal data on secure web sites.
Shred all papers with your personal information before throwing them in the trash.
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How to Protect Yourself
from ID Theft
NEVER give out any personal information on the phone, through the mail, on the Internet, in an email or in person unless you are sure
with whom you are dealing.
Avoid cutting and pasting or clicking web links from emails, unless you are certain it is a valid link.Place your outgoing U.S. mail in a postal mail drop or take it to the post office.
Safety measures you may want to consider:
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How to Protect Yourself
from ID Theft
Leave your Social Security Number card in a secure place.
Be careful about giving out your Social Security number or using it as an ID number.
Carry only the identification information and the credit/debit cards you actually need.
Avoid responding to promotions.
Safety measures you may want to consider: (
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How to Protect Yourself
from ID Theft
Keep your purse or billfold in a safe place at school and at work.
Order a copy of your credit report from the three primary credit bureaus to monitor your credit history.
Safety measures you may want to consider
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Steps to Take if Victimized
If you become the victim of a fraud or even suspect you might be, let your parents know and contact your local law enforcement officials immediately.
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Steps to Take if Victimized
The Federal Trade Commission recommends the following actions if you become a victim:
Contact the Fraud Division of the three credit bureaus.
Contact credit card companies or the issuers of any other cards that were affected.
File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.
Contact
the
local
police.
Contact State Attorney General’s Office
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