Resource Type: Protecting

  • Speaking publicly about consumer financial protection rights

    Students research and write a speech focusing on a specific consumer right or consumer financial protection issue and related laws. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes Back…

  • Reporting fraud or identity theft to authorities

    Students match fraud and identity theft crime descriptions with appropriate action steps to take in the event of a real-life crime. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Physical education or health, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school…

  • “Protecting your money” campaign

    Students design a poster or brochure to tell consumers what to do if their ATM, debit, or credit card or card number is lost or stolen. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft), Borrow (Managing credit) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts, Social studies…

  • Playing a credit and debit game

    Students play a game to practice and explore positive credit and debit card behaviors. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft), Borrow (Managing credit) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Physical education or health, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 15-20 minutes…

  • Investigating types of fraud and identity theft

    Students identify different types of fraud and identity theft in real-world scenarios. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 14, 2022 Big idea Fraud and identity…

  • Handling a lost or stolen card

    Students conduct research to learn what steps people should take if their ATM, debit, or credit card or card number is lost or stolen. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft), Borrow (Managing credit) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration…

  • Giving advice about consumer protection

    Students put their developing understanding of fraud and identity theft to use as they play the role of a consumer affairs advice columnist responding to letters from readers. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school…

  • Defining fraud and identity theft

    Students define key terms related to fraud and identity theft and create a word wall in the classroom. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration…

  • Creating a PSA about credit cards

    Students conduct Internet research to create a 30- or 60-second TV public service announcement (PSA) to raise awareness of and motivate people to adopt safe and responsible credit card practices. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft), Borrow (Managing credit) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and…

  • Acting out fraud and identity theft

    Students develop and act out skits depicting possible fraud and identity theft and ask classmates to guess which type of crime is occurring. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school…