Fraud is illegal activity which deceives or cheats people in order to get money.

A scam is a story or scheme used to gain money dishonestly. Scamming is a crime and can take place over a long time.

Phishing is where emails or messages ask for information such as passwords or credit card numbers in order to steal money. They can look as though they come from people or companies you know.

Keeping money safe.

Financial education

How money can make us feel.

Save, spend, borrow or lend?

Wants, needs, priorities and influence.

How can I be a critical consumer?

This unit teaches the emotional impact of money, the role of others in our spending choices, and how to be thoughtful and safe with money.

Priority spending

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Find the missing word. __________ is illegal activity which deceives people into giving away their money.

means looking for money that has been lost.

is an activity in which somebody tries to catch fish.

is where messages ask for information in order to steal money .

Complete the sentence. Phishing __________.

The messages might be badly worded or have spelling mistakes.

How can you tell if an email is a phishing attack?

You can check your bank balance whenever you need to.

You may have to wait to talk to someone if there's a problem.

You can forget your account log-in details.

What are the advantages of having an online bank account?

Email your bank and tell them what you have done.

What should you always do when you have finished checking your online bank account?

your log-in details. Type these in each time!

a scam. Your bank will never phone you asking for details.

links in an email unless you know for sure it is safe.

Match up the start and end of each sentence to complete the good advice about banking.

good at making someone do or believe something.

Complete the sentence. Persuasive means __________.

What strategies might advertisers use to get your attention?

Here are some examples of advertising. Which of these use powerful vocabulary?

Alex sees, 'Are you ready for the Future?' on an advert. Which advertising strategy does this best match?

Which of these are ethical considerations?

'These shoes glow in the dark!' Who do you think the product is probably aimed at?

Starter Quiz

Complete the sentence. Persuasive means __________.