how scams work

HOW SCAMS WORK

Welcome to this Guidewell Financial Solutions E-Learning course on how to prevent becoming a consumer fraud victim. This is the first of three modules. At the end of this module, you’ll be able to:

• Describe why scams are a serious national problem.
• List common ways scam artists manipulate their victims.
• Identify why people are most likely to be scammed.
• Compare different ways that scammers approach their victims.
• Discuss strategies that reduce your risk of falling victim to consumer fraud.