Scammers gonna scam

Scammers

gonna scam

Anna Caruk

szostka.edu.pl

Warm-up

1. Have you ever encountered a scam or fraudulent activity?
2. Have you heard of any recent scams in the news?
3. Have you ever reported a scam? If so, what was the outcome?
4. What are some common signs that an offer or opportunity might be a scam?

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Questions

after watching the video

1. What tactics did the scammer use to try to obtain personal information from Ms. Stevens?
2. How did Ms. Stevens respond to the scammer's request for personal information?
3. How did Ms. Stevens react when the scammer threatened to suspend her bank accounts?
4. What do you think could have happened if Ms. Stevens had given the scammer her personal information?
5. Have you ever received a suspicious phone call or messageasking for personal information? How did you handle it?

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in your opinion

Why do you think people become scammers?

Questions

after watching the video

1. What are some common methods that scammers use to target people?
2. Why do you think college students are often targeted by scammers?
3. How can technology be used to trick people into falling for scams?
4. What are some red flags to look out for to avoid falling victim to scams?
5. How can people protect themselves from scams, according to the video?

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Discuss

Do you think scammers should face harsher penalties? Why or why not?How can we educate others about the dangers of scams?

What do you think the future of scam prevention might look like?

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How can advancements in technology help to combat scams?

How can advancements in technology help scamers?

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1. The scammer used intimidation and threats to try to obtain personali nformation from Ms. Stevens.
2. Ms .Stevens refused to provide her personal information and repeatedly requested to speak to a supervisor.
3. Ms. Stevens remained skeptical and questioned the legitimacy of the scammer's threats to suspend her bank accounts.
4. If Ms. Stevens had given the scammer her personal information, she could have become a victim of identity theft or financial fraud.

1. 1.By knocking on doors, sending texts, and using social media.
2. Maybe because they might be less experienced with scams.
3. They might use artificial intelligence to mimic someone's voice or image.
4. Offers that seem too good to be true and demands for immediate payment.
5. By securing passwords, locking credit accounts, and being cautious of suspicious offers.