Two cents video, Don’t fall for this brand new scamlooks at how scammers are using advanced technology to spread fear among older generations by posing as their younger relatives in need of immediate help. Students will learn more about these scams and how they can protect themselves – and their family members – from these malicious scams.
To ask:
- What are some signs that a text, email, or phone call could be a scam?
- What evidence does the video provide that contradicts the stereotype that only the elderly fall victim to scams?
- Why do you think scammers focus so much on creating strong emotions like fear or urgency instead of just asking for money directly?
- The video recommends three steps: slow down, verify, and talk to someone. Which step do you think is the most important – and which is the hardest to follow in real life?
- How can students play a role in protecting parents or grandparents from scams?
Supplement this video with additional resources from NGPF’s Consumer Skills Unit!
About the author
Sonia Dalal
Sonia has always had a passion for instruction and improving student learning experiences. She has come a long way since her days as an elementary school student, when she would “teach” music after school and read to her very attentive stuffed animals. Since then, she has taught students as a K-12 teacher, worked at several EdTech startups in the Bay Area, and completed her Ed.M in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is passionate about bringing the high-quality personal finance content and instruction she wished she had received in college to the next generation of students and educators. When she’s not creating lesson guides or working with teachers, Sonia enjoys spending her time singing, being outdoors, and adventuring with family and friends!
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