Library: English | ID Theft Quiz . The ID Theft Quiz Game is a fun way to teach important concepts about this prevalent form of fraud. Category: Fraud/Scams on Oct 26, 2006

Library: English | Don’t Lose Your Home (2006) How to Avoid Home Equity Loan Fraud . A brochure that explains how a "home equity loan" allows you to borrow money against your home's equity. However, your home secures the loan; if you are unable to make the home equity loan payments, you can lose your house. This fact sheet explains the need for caution when agreeing to such loans. Category: Fraud/Scams Housing Home Financing Home Repair on Oct 18, 2006

Library: English | Before You Add Someone To Your Title (2006) . There are just a few valid reasons to amend your homeownership by adding another person’s name to the title to your home. This is also called transferring title. If you transfer all or part of your ownership to another person, you lose control. Category: Fraud/Scams Housing Buying a Home on Aug 25, 2006

Library: English | Just Say NO! To Senior Scams (2009) . Everyone must be on guard against scams, but seniors can sometimes be more vulnerable to fraud. This brochure outlines the many guises of fraud, with special attention to scams that target seniors. Signs of fraud and tips for avoiding scams are included. Category: Fraud/Scams on Nov 02, 2005

Library: English | Elder Fraud Leader’s Guide Recognizing con games that target seniors. According to AARP, older people who fall for scams tend to believe the pitches they hear. Many believe they have a good chance of actually winning a prize or that the products they see advertised are worth the price. This manual is written in question and answer format to allow you to quickly find the answers to questions about the myriad of scams that target seniors. Category: Fraud/Scams Workshops/Trainings on Nov 02, 2005

Library: English | Fraud Bingo Game . Consumer Action's Fraud Bingo is a fun activity you can use in your trainings. Category: Fraud/Scams on Nov 02, 2005

Library: English | Elder Fraud : Preventing Senior Scams - Lesson Plan . This updated packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. (Note: It is only available as a PDF file.) Category: Fraud/Scams Workshops/Trainings on Nov 02, 2005

Library: English | Don’t Fall for the Wrong Call Protect yourself against telemarketing fraud. Telemarketing fraud — using the phone to swindle and cheat — robs U.S. consumers of about $40 billion a year. Don't fall for the wrong call, an 8-page, in-depth guide provides information on common tricks and charitable donation scams used by telemarketers, how to answer sales calls, warning signs of fraud, how to protect yourself from unwanted calls, your rights under the law and how you can sue telemarketers who do not honor your wishes not to be called. The guide also contains a listing of complaint handling agencies and other helpful resources. Category: Fraud/Scams Telephone on Feb 14, 2003

Library: English | Protect Yourself From Identity Theft It's Your Good Name!. A factsheet explaining what identity theft is, how to prevent it, and what to do if you are a victim of identity theft. Category: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams on Dec 09, 2002

Library: English | Don’t get ripped off by a bad private vocational school . An easy-to-read brochure about private trade schools, federal school loans and what to do if your school closes. This publication includes phone numbers for all state licensing agencies for private vocational schools, as well as helpful contacts at the federal level, including the U.S. Dept. of Education. Category: Fraud/Scams on Apr 01, 2002