Part of life online is having to determine whether or not information you see is accurate. Online scams and frauds are part of the information we encounter every day. Below are some activities to help you recognize scams and fradulent advertising online. Watch or read at least 2 of the resources below and record:

• What kinds of scams have you seen when you browse social media?
• How have scams you have seen changed the way you interact with content online?
• How are scams a threat to online privacy?

PBS NewsHour Classroom:

• How2Internet: How to Avoid Online Scams
  Short lesson on common signs of an online scam and what to do when confronted with a possible scam.

• How2Internet: Search Safely Online Like a Pro
  Short lesson provides information about search strategies, including concepts of click restraint and identifying advertising content.

Government Resources:

• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Consumer Education: Frauds and Scams
  Information about common types of scams and common signs of scams. 

• Federal Trade Commission: Scams
  Information about recognizing and reporting scams.