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 | Fake news: Recognizing and stemming misinformation . Thanks to the internet and social media, misinformation travels much faster than it used to, and it can have serious repercussions. This fact sheet will help consumers evaluate the accuracy of what they read or hear, avoid “fake news” and refrain from spreading false stories. Category: Fraud/Scams Internet on Sep 13, 2017
Library: English | Q&A about protecting your finances for servicemembers and vets . This backgrounder expounds on the topics introduced in the companion brochure. Presented in Q&A format, the guide answers dozens of questions for servicemembers and veterans, ranging from how to avoid predatory lenders and take advantage of mainstream financial services to how to handle student loans and deal with debt collection issues. Category: Banking Credit Credit Scores Fraud/Scams Military/Veterans Money Management on Jul 20, 2016
Library: English | Economic survival guide for servicemembers and veterans . This fact sheet teaches servicemembers and veterans how to recognize and avoid scams and expensive or risky financial products/services and encourages them to take advantage of the many consumer-friendly borrowing and banking options available. It also explains the special consumer finance protections that active duty servicemembers have under the law. Category: Banking Credit Fraud/Scams Military/Veterans Money Management on Jul 19, 2016
Library: English | Elder Fraud - Leader’s Guide . 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 scams that target seniors. Category: Fraud/Scams ID Theft on Oct 15, 2012
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 identity 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 Oct 03, 2012
Library: English | Your Digital Dollars - Powerpoint Training Slides . Your Digital Dollars Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. Category: Banking Fraud/Scams Internet Money Management Privacy Rights on Sep 19, 2011
Library: English | Your Digital Dollars - Lesson Plan and Class Activities . This packet, only available as a PDF file, provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 24-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. Category: Banking Fraud/Scams Internet Money Management Privacy Rights on Sep 19, 2011
Library: English | Your Digital Dollars - Safety and privacy in online and mobile transactions Protect your identity and data while banking or paying digitally. As more daily tasks, from shopping and banking to working and socializing, get done on a computer or mobile device, the opportunities to expose personal data increase. Category: Fraud/Scams Internet Privacy Rights Wireless on Aug 29, 2011
Library: English | Your Digital Dollars - Mobile Banking and Mobile Payments Make financial transactions safely on the go. Check your balance…transfer money…make a purchase—these are just a few of the things you can do on the go with a cellular telephone or other mobile device. Category: Banking Fraud/Scams Internet Money Management on Aug 23, 2011
Library: English | Your Digital Dollars - Banking Online Safely Protect your identity and accounts while banking by computer. Paying a bill, depositing a check or conducting any other financial transaction used to require a trip to the bank or post office. Now technology makes it possible to bank and pay bills without leaving your home or office. Category: Banking Fraud/Scams Internet Money Management Privacy Rights on Aug 16, 2011
