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Scams !!!1vvv NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scams are tricks or cons to take your money and rip you off. Scams are illegal. Scammers are only interested in making money. Scammers make a big effort to make their scam appear to be believable and exciting. Where can I find a scam? Scams can arrive in emails, on the internet, in the post, by telephone or you may meet a scammer who will try to rip you off. What to look out for: • A prize from a competition you never entered. • Emails which offer incredible deals. These are often called “Spam”. • “Free” gifts which always have strings attached. • Promises to make you rich quickly and without much effort. Match the scam with the action which protects you from being scammed. You receive an email saying you have inherited $1 million. All you need to do is send $20 and then the $1 million will be sent to you. You get a phone call congratulating you for winning a family holiday. The caller just needs Mum’s credit card details and the holiday is yours! You receive a letter congratulating you for winning a Spanish lottery. You don’t remember buying a ticket but simply need to send $50 to an overseas address to receive your prize. Read this advertisement and answer the questions below. Geeps are a new breed which is turning the Australian wool industry on its head. After years of testing and research the first herd of Geeps are reproducing naturally and have a soft, highly valuable fleece. Why do scams succeed? Scammers succeed by tempting consumers with something they really want. Super Cross-Breeding Program Goat / Sheep = Geep = $$$$$ DESTROY IT! DELETE IT! HANG UP! For more information contact Geep Industries on 1700 453 276 before it’s too late! • What makes you think this is a scam? • What could happen to consumers who respond? • What would you do if you saw a scam like this? • No one wants to be scammed. What are 3 tips to stop consumers being scammed? Design your own scam Your scam could be a newspaper or magazine advertisement, a competition, SMS, an email or a website. Remember that scams get consumers excited. Key words or phrases often used are: Amazing Offer!! Earn $$$ fast! Send Money Now!! 100% Legal Big Profits and no risk! This offer won’t last What have you got to lose?!! Get rich fast! Be richer than Bill Gates!! Valuable Free Gift!! Your friends will be jealous! CONSUMER AFFAIRS VICTORIA NEED CONSUMER HELP? 1300 55 81 81 www.consumer.vic.gov.au 23
Take Home Activity An Informed Consumer SCAMS Scams are tricks or ‘cons’ to take you money and rip you off. There are many illegal, unethical or untrustworthy schemes which come in all shapes and sizes but they have a few common characteristics. They often tempt people by promising exciting holidays, great wealth or weight loss. They often offer a ‘free’ gift and use some key phrases to capture a consumer’s interest such as: Send money NOW this offer won’t last! 24 CONSUMER AFFAIRS VICTORIA NEED CONSUMER HELP? 1300 55 81 81 www.consumer.vic.gov.au
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Page 17 and 18: Take Home Activity I am a Consumer
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