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
Big idea
Fraud and identity theft hurt millions of Americans each year.
Essential questions
- What are the most common types of fraud and identity theft?
- How do fraud and identity theft pose a financial risk to me?
Objectives
- Review the characteristics of common fraud and identity theft
- Identify the types of fraud and identity theft described in a real-world scenario
What students will do
- Review a list of common types of fraud and identity theft.
- Identify types of fraud and identity theft described in given scenarios.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_types-fraud-identity-theft_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_types-fraud-identity-theft_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.
