Fraud Protection Warning Signs

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🔍 Part 1: Spotting Warning Signs

1. Read this email example and circle all the warning signs you can identify:

Subject: URGENT - Your Account Will Be Closed in 24 Hours!

Dear Valued Customer,

We have detected suspicious activity on your account. You must verify your details immediately or your account will be permanently closed. Click here and enter your full name, date of birth, bank account number, and PIN to secure your account. This offer expires in 24 hours - act now!

Best regards,
Security Team

2. Which of these phone call scenarios shows the BIGGEST warning sign of fraud?

Caller asks you to confirm your address for a delivery

Caller says you've won £5,000 but need to pay £50 in fees first

Caller from your bank asks you to visit a branch with ID

Caller asks if you're interested in a new mobile phone contract

3. Tick ALL the warning signs that suggest a message might be fraudulent:

Creates a sense of urgency ("Act now!")

Requests personal information like passwords or PINs

Offers something that seems too good to be true

Uses your full name and correct address

Contains spelling or grammar mistakes

Threatens negative consequences if you don't respond

4. Complete this sentence: Legitimate companies will NEVER ask you to provide _____________ over the phone or email.

Answer: _________________________________

🛡️ Part 2: Your Protection Plan

5. If you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from your bank, what should you do first?

Click the link to check if it's real

Reply asking for more information

Delete it and contact your bank directly using their official number

Forward it to all your friends to warn them

6. Describe what you would say to politely end a suspicious phone call:

7. List three trusted people you could contact for advice if you're unsure about a potential scam:

8. Create your personal fraud protection checklist. Write down 4 things you will always do before giving out personal information:

Fraud Protection Warning Signs

Fraud Protection Warning Signs

🔍 Part 1: Spotting Warning Signs

🛡️ Part 2: Your Protection Plan

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