English Library: Fraud/Scams
Some of the following Consumer Action publications are available in bulk for non-profit or government agencies to distribute for educational purposes. Further info can be found on the How To Order Publications page.
Library: English | ID Theft & Account Fraud - Leader’s Guide . This 21-page backgrounder guide is written in question-and-answer format to help you anticipate frequently asked questions about ID theft and account fraud. Reading this guide can help prepare you for in-service or train-the-trainer presentations. Topics include an overview of ID theft and account fraud, how to prevent ID theft, advice for victims and helpful ID theft resources that you can use to find more information or to file complaints.
Category: Fraud/Scams ID Theft Privacy Rights on Sep 13, 2010
Library: English | ID Theft & Account Fraud - Prevention & Cleanup (English) . An identity thief is an imposter who assumes another person’s identity in order to profit illegally or because the thief wants to hide behind a new identity. Identity theft—or ID theft—occurs when the imposter uses your personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. This publication can help you take steps to prevent ID theft, or if you are a victim, to clear up the problems created by ID theft and to lessen its impact on your life.
Category: Fraud/Scams ID Theft Privacy Rights on Sep 08, 2010
Library: English | Credit Card Fraud - Lesson Plan . This updated packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 18-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and Phishing information. (Note: It is only available as a PDF file.) Category: Credit Cards Fraud/Scams on Jul 08, 2009
Library: English | Questions and answers about credit card fraud Training Manual. This 24-page publication provides information about many aspects of credit card fraud and offers tips for recognizing fraud and preventing it. The guide also covers how to check your credit card billing statement, where to report credit card fraud and what to do when fraud strikes. A list of helpful resources is included. Category: Credit Cards Fraud/Scams on Jul 08, 2009
Library: English | Recognizing Credit Card Fraud . Credit card fraud happens when consumers give their credit card number to unfamiliar individuals, when cards are lost or stolen, when mail is diverted from the intended recipient and taken by criminals, or when employees of a business copy the card or card numbers of a cardholder. This new Consumer Action publication explains how to recognize and avoid many forms of fraud that involve credit cards, such as skimming, phishing, ID theft and counterfeit cards. Category: Credit Cards Fraud/Scams on Jul 08, 2009