Session Objective
Understand fraud and how to protect yourself from being a victim.
Learning Outcomes
- what fraud is and how it works
- identify the signs of fraud and how to act on suspicions
- learn about the top three scams
- learn why vulnerable people are targeted
- what to do if you are a victim of fraud
Session Outline
- what is fraud?
- theft vs. fraud
- awareness
- how it works
- signs of fraud
- what information fraudsters want
- ways to safeguard
- top three scams
- vulnerabilities
- signs of being victimized
- what to do if you’ve fallen victim
- types of fraud — real-life examples
- tools and resources
- Q&A
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Session Level
Basic
Topics Covered
Managing Finances
Personal Finances
Fraud
Identity Theft
Who Should Attend
Adults
Seniors
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