Financial literacy activities

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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

45-60 minutes

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Big idea

A lost or stolen ATM, debit, or credit card or card number can result in unauthorized uses — which is a form of stealing. 

Essential questions

  • How can I protect my cards and account information?
  • What should I do if my ATM, debit, or credit card or card number has been lost or stolen?  

Objectives

  • Conduct research on how to handle lost or stolen ATM, debit, and credit cards and card numbers
  • Describe what to do if an ATM, debit, or credit card or card number is lost or stolen

What students will do

  • Review government webpages to learn what to do if an ATM, debit, or credit card or card number is lost or stolen.
  • Participate in a class discussion about lost or stolen cards or card numbers.

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Teacher guide

cfpb_building_block_activities_handling-lost-stolen-card_guide.pdf

Student materials

cfpb_building_block_activities_handling-lost-stolen-card_worksheet.pdf

Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.

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