Lesson 5: Identity Theft & Fraud
Duration of Days: 7
Lesson Objective
Students will identify "Phishing" scams and practice the math of "Freezing" a credit report or disputing a charge.
How did $200 from my account end up in another country?
Why is this email asking for my Social Security number?
Phishing
Identity Theft
Credit Freeze
Fraudulent Charge
Dispute
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.12.7
Description: Students examine "Real vs. Fake" bank emails and bank statements with one "weird" charge.
Purpose: Protecting the money they worked hard to earn in Unit 1.
DOK Level: 3
Visual "Red Flag" checklist for emails (spelling errors, weird links); simplified "One-Call" contact sheet for fraud.
A "Spot the Scam" test featuring 10 digital scenarios
Sample phishing emails
Mock bank statements with "suspect" transactions.