How can I avoid identity theft and fraud?

Money themes:

  • Financial security
  • Money & wellbeing
  • Staying safe online

In this topic, students look at different forms of identity theft and fraud, the financial and emotional impact they might have, and ways to avoid them. View all the resources below. You can download the printouts and presentation in one go using this button.

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Curriculum links:
PSHE | Computing

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Video for How can I avoid identity theft and fraud?
  • Video:

  • How can I avoid identity theft and fraud?

  • This video outlines various types of identity theft and fraud and suggests eight different ways students can protect themselves.
Activity ideas for How can I avoid identity theft and fraud?
  • Activity ideas:

  • How can I avoid identity theft and fraud?

  • Use these activity ideas with the How can I avoid identity theft and fraud? resources.
Activity sheet for How can I avoid identity theft and fraud?
  • Activity sheet:

  • Preventing identity theft and fraud

  • These activity sheets ask students to look at five scenarios and identify how identity theft or fraud might take place. 
Presentation for How can I avoid identity theft and fraud?
  • Presentation:

  • How can I avoid identity theft and fraud?

  • This presentation supports the How can I avoid identity theft and fraud? activity ideas.
Interactive activity for How can I keep my money safe?
  • Interactive activity:

  • Scam Busters

  • Explore four scenarios to decide if Liam and his family are being scammed.

Standalone resources

Use these additional resources to reinforce the topic’s learning outcomes. 
Money mules fact sheet
  • Information:

  • Bonus resource: Money mules fact sheet

  • Information about money mule schemes and how to avoid them.
Money mules activity sheet
  • Activity sheet:

  • Bonus activity: Money mules

  • Students are tasked with creating a campaign to warn young people about money mule schemes.

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