Lesson
Scams & Fraud
Summary
The friendliest message in your inbox could also be the most dangerous one. This lesson trains students to spot the psychological tricks behind P2P scams, phishing, fake prizes, and impersonation before the money disappears.
Bellringer: The $200 That Isn't Yours
- Display the unexpected Venmo scenario and let students react.
- Reveal the trap and name the three red flags: unsolicited payment, urgency, rent pressure.
Instruction
- Walk through common scam types.
- Close with the 3-Question Test as a portable filter.
Activity: Internet Safety Game, Vocab, Posttest
- Students continue the Internet Safety Game.
- Following gameplay, complete the vocab practice and the posttest.
Discussion: How Did It Go?
- Debrief the game with the example questions on the slide.
- Push students to connect in-game scenarios to real-world responses.
Wrap-Up & Assessment
- What's one scam type you'd recognize now that you might have fallen for before?
- Before clicking on a link from your "bank," what do you check first?
| Est. Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Bellringer: The $200 That Isn't Yours |
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| 10 min | Instruction |
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| 20 min | Activity: Internet Safety Game, Vocab, Posttest |
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| 5 min | Discussion: How Did It Go? |
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| 5 min | Wrap-Up & Assessment |
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Lesson Prep
Internet Safety
Students navigate online safety scenarios involving privacy, phishing, and scams.
Internet Safety Vocab
Review the vocab terms from Internet Safety.
Internet Safety Posttest
Assess student learning after completing the Internet Safety course.
Class Presentation
Includes a 15-slide deck with teacher notes. Present from Banzai, download a PDF, or copy it to Google Slides.
Presentations, Ready to Go
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- Copy to Google SlidesMake an editable copy for your class
- Download or PrintSave as a PDF or print
- Teacher NotesSlide-by-slide guidance, printable as one handout
Unit 2: Consumer Fundamentals
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Some businesses use questionable strategies to get customers and increase sales. Consumer contracts are notorious for pressuring users into a predatory contract with hidden features. Learn how to identify and protect against deceptive practices as a consumer.
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Scams & Fraud
The friendliest message in your inbox could also be the most dangerous one. This lesson trains students to spot the psychological tricks behind P2P scams, phishing, fake prizes, and impersonation before the money disappears.
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