Scams and Fraud
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This video traces the evolution of fraud—from ancient bottomry scams to today’s sophisticated online schemes—explaining why people deceive, how modern scammers operate, and what drives both individuals and organized networks to commit fraud. You’ll learn to spot common tactics, understand the psychology and socioeconomic roots behind scams, and discover practical defenses to protect yourself and your community.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this module, students will:
- Describe one of history’s first recorded frauds (Hegestratos’s bottomry scheme) and its core mechanics.
- Identify key modern scam types—advance-fee (“Nigerian Prince”), fake loans, BEC, phishing, employment, and romance scams—and their warning signs.
- Explain the psychological triggers (urgency, greed, empathy) and demographic vulnerabilities that scammers exploit.
- Recognize how organized “fraud farms” function and the socioeconomic factors that drive individuals into fraud.
- Apply concrete prevention strategies—verification techniques, digital literacy tools, and community reporting—to stay vigilant and help others.
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 4 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Part 1Explores advance-fee fraud, from chain‐letter “Nigerian Prince” schemes to digital variations, and dissects the urgency, greed, and empathy triggers that make them effective against various demographics.2
- Part 2Examines sophisticated trap lines—fake online loans preying on desperate borrowers, and business email compromise (BEC) attacks that exploit trust and urgency to siphon millions from organizations.2
- Part 3Covers prevalent fraud forms—phishing (email/SMS), employment scams demanding upfront fees, and romance cons built on emotional manipulation—and shares top tips to detect and avoid each.2
- Who Are the Scammers?Reveals the structure of organized “fraud farms,” from lead collectors to money launderers, and discusses how poverty, lack of education, and weak regulations fuel scam operations worldwide.1
Chris
Teacher Kris uses interactive, real-world techniques to teach finance, making complex topics simple and practical. His passion for teaching shows through his active engagement with learners. Through gamified lessons, role-playing, and hands-on budgeting exercises, students learn how to manage money, build savings, and understand credit. Kris incorporates digital tools, mock investment scenarios, and relatable storytelling to keep learners engaged and motivated. By connecting financial habits to everyday life, Kris empowers students to make informed decisions and develop lifelong financial skills. With a focus on clarity, confidence, and creativity, Teacher Kris turns financial literacy into an accessible, enjoyable journey for learners of all ages.
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