Each year, millions of consumers lose their money, their trust, their privacy and, in some cases, their safety to scammers. This module is designed to educate and empower consumers to recognize and avoid all types of scams, whether perpetrated online, by phone or mail, or in person.
Scammers cheat unsuspecting consumers out of millions of dollars each year, but there are ways to avoid becoming a scammer’s next victim. This guide will help consumers understand how crooks reel in their prey, recognize and evade scam attempts, and learn about scam prevention and reporting resources.
Just Say No to Scams (Quick Tips)
The Just Say No to Scams “quick tips” sheet provides consumers with the basics of recognizing the signs of a scam, understanding how to protect themselves and knowing where they can learn more.
Common Scams: Recognizing and avoiding fraud
This compendium of widely perpetrated scams provides details about how common scams are carried out, how consumers can avoid them, and where to report different types of scam attempts. It is intended for use with the “Just Say No to Scams” consumer guide.
Just Say No to Scams - Seminar Lesson Plan and Class Activities
This downloadable packet guides community educators through a two-hour presentation on recognizing and avoiding scams. In addition to the lesson plan (to be used in conjunction with the downloadable PowerPoint presentation), the packet includes exercises, resources and a class evaluation form.
Just Say No to Scams - PowerPoint Training Slides
This downloadable PowerPoint presentation is designed to be used in conjunction with the “Just Say No to Scams’” lesson plan. The slides provide a visual component to the training that helps to engage learners and improve retention.
Just Say No to Scams (Chinese)
每年許多毫無戒心的消費者被欺詐騙取高達數百萬元，儘管如此，我們仍有辦法幫你避免成為詐騙受害者。這本指南將協助消費者瞭解騙子誘騙受害者的手段，認清並迴避掉入詐騙陷阱，同時學習如何預防受騙，以及知道如何向相關部門報案。
Just Say No to Scams (Quick Tips) (Spanish)
La hoja informativa con consejos breves “Diga no a las estafas” ofrece al consumidor conceptos básicos para ayudarle a reconocer las señales de fraude y protegerse. También explica dónde denunciar los fraudes y dónde obtener más información.
