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The Fraud Files
How to Spot Scams, Cons, and Crooks |
Length
of Program:
26
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Audience:
Adults |
Format:
VHS |
Catalog #
V0002 |
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Based
on the training curriculum of the
International Society of Crime
Prevention Practitioners
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Now you can teach your audience how to recognize a
con artist and avoid being victimized. Case by case, The Fraud Files illustrates
some of the most pervasive con games, including Home Repair Fraud, "Get Rich
Quick" Schemes, Pyramid Schemes, Telemarketing Scams, and Vacation Travel Scams. |
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What this program teaches:
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What
a con artist looks like; how they work; how they target their victims. |
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Tip-offs
that you’re being conned, such as:
"Cash only" - "Secret plan" - "Get Rich Quick"
"Too good to be true" - "Get something for nothing"
"Contests" - "Hurry" or "Today only"
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How
to avoid being cheated and conned. |
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Checking references—Getting written
agreements. |
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What to do when
asked to decide "now"—Consulting with friends, family, attorneys. |
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How
and when to involve law enforcement. |
How to
use this video:
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Show
THE FRAUD FILES to neighborhood watch groups, senior citizen clubs, church groups, etc. |
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Invite civic
organizations (Rotary, Soroptimists, etc.) to show the
program—and to the community as a public service.
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Use
video together with the CPR Productivity Pack (included at no additional charge) to
attract interest and increase participation. Includes press release, publicity flyer,
instructor’s guide, audience handout, and Internet Resource Guide. |
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Highlight just
one case or use them all—modular format allows you
flexibility! |
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Loan THE FRAUD
FILES to individuals and groups—it’s a stand-alone
educational tool that can be used by anyone anywhere. |
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Great
for high school and college—teach young adults BEFORE they become victims! |
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Broadcast it
on your local cable station. |
What
people are saying:
"I believe the case examples
[presented
in The Fraud Files] will be a big asset to 'students of the art.'"
Dr. Gary P. Maddox,
Law Enforcement Training Institute,
University of Missouri
Chair of ISCPP’s Training, Education and Technical Assistance
Division
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