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Wolters Kluwer

Guarding Against Internal Frauds Committed by Employees

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how businesses can prevent embezzlement and other internal frauds.
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REMC Association of Michigan

Remc Association of Michigan: 21 Things4 Students: 19. Buyer Beware

For Students 9th - 10th
Buying and selling on the Internet has changed the way we live. We can now perform a web search to locate, compare, and buy goods and services. In this module, you are going to investigate e-commerce as a consumer and learn some tips on...
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New York Times

New York Times: India's Call Center Talents Put to a Criminal Use: Swindling Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The availability of computer-savvy, young, English-speaking job seekers and efficient technology have contributed to the growth in cyber fraud against Americans.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Credit Card Fraud

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Credit Card Fraud."
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Next Gen Personal Finance

Next Gen Personal Finance: Financial Pitfalls Data Crunch

For Students 9th - 10th
Data Crunches feature one chart or graph followed by five scaffolded questions to guide students through analyzing the data and drawing conclusions. These sets of data help students understand financial concepts.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Enron (Lay & Skilling) Trial (2006)

For Students 9th - 10th
In 2000, Enron was the darling of Wall Street, the largest seller of natural gas in North America, the fifth largest corporation in the United States, and the nation's "most innovative" large company (according to Fortune magazine). By...
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Other

The Virtual Chase: Evaluating Information on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource teaches researchers how to evaluate information that they find on the Internet for accuracy, authority, timeliness, and objectivity. Features include a checklist for evaluating websites, information on common...
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: Bigger Than Enron

For Students 9th - 10th
What went wrong? PBS examines the Enron scandal and its lasting effects. Included is a collection of articles that deal with the growing problem of corporate fraud.
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BBC

Bbc: Afghan Vote Failed to Learn From Past

For Students 9th - 10th
An examination of the electoral process during Afghanistan's 2009 election in which Hamid Karzai was re-elected as president for a second term. Suspicion of fraud, ballot stuffing, security concerns, and more are discussed in this...
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Fraud

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Fraud."
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Other

National Council Against Health Fraud

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this site and become an informed consumer of healthcare products because "quackery is everywhere."
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Other

Copyright Coalition: Piracy More Serious Than Burglary, Fraud, Bank Robbery

For Students 9th - 10th
This article compares and contrasts piracy to other forms for theft in an attempt to determine the true threat of piracy.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Fraud

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Fraud", created by Francesco Susini before 1622 (Marble).
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: George C. Wallace Speech: The Civil Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
View the complete speech by Alabama governor George Wallace condemning the Civil Rights Act.
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Other

Credit Card Info Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Many good articles on credit cards. Topics include: lists of credit cards, fine print in agreements, customer service reps, errors and overchargers, fraud, and more.
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University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska Lincoln: Railroads and the Making of Modern America

For Students 9th - 10th
Corruptions, malfeasance, bribery and fraud - all these terms can describe the construction process of the American railroad system. Search primary source documents to uncover the shenanigans that took place in the late 19th century....
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Federal Trade Commission

On Guard Online: Protect Kids Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Become cyber smart! Learn some practical tips that will help guard you against Internet fraud and protect your personal information. Topics include kids' privacy laws, computer security, informational videos, and internet quizzes.
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Harp Week

Harp Week: Cartoon of the Day: March 18, 1876

For Students 9th - 10th
This Thomas Nast cartoon depicts an abbreviated explanation of the problems the government had with the Whiskey Ring. The commentary gives a very good recounting of the fraud and how it was perpetrated and eventually prosecuted.
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Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Internet Copyright and Piracy Bills

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson focused on SOPA, Stop Online Privacy Act, which protects online businesses from counterfeiters and from folks using copyrighted materials without appropriate permissions.
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Other

United States Postal Service

For Students 9th - 10th
As an independent agency of the government, the United States Postal Service homepage offers information on zip codes, address change, stamps, online billing, and variety of other topics.
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Nebraska Studies

Nebraska Studies: Reforming Beef

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the reformation of beef in Nebraska is detailed in this impressive compilation.
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Other

Welcome to Phishing info.org. Learn How to Fight Email Scams Here

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about how phishing works, how to protect yourself and where to go for help.
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Other

Smart About Money: 40 Money Management Tips Every College Student Should Know

For Students 9th - 10th
[PDF] This downloadable brochure will help high school students prepare for the financial decisions they will need to make once high school is over.
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BBC

Bbc News: Afghan Election Goes to Run Off

For Students 9th - 10th
Because of indications of fraud in the Afghan election, there will now be a run-off election between the two main candidates, Hamid Karzai and Abdullah Abdullah. Details of behind the scenes activity by the USA and of fraud and pressure...

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