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Consumer Fraud Lesson PlanConsumer Fraud Lesson Plan
Publisher
PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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1 hr
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Consumer Fraud

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Falling into the hands of a credit scam is much too common these days, and the young adults in the classroom need to be prepared. Through the activity, learners discover how to be a safe spender and use common sense when presented with a questionable situation. 

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Concepts

credit, identity, fraud

Additional Tags

lifestyle

Instructional Ideas

  • Use with upperclassmen before graduating

Classroom Considerations

  • Read through a report of identity theft and learn about the types of consumer frauds

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  • The 12-page packet includes the detailed plan, related resources, a PowerPoint, and reproducibles

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