Code: 4.5.1 · Adults
Knows about the risks of financial scams and frauds when choosing and using financial services and making financial transactions
Aware of the existence of fraudulent investment schemes
Knows how to spot signs that something or someone may not be genuine
Knows where to get information about scam and fraud alerts and warnings
Aware of the authority to which to report scams and fraudulent behavior
Stays informed about new scams and fraud techniques/schemes
Makes an effort to scrutinize communications, offers and recommendations and consider whether they are genuine
Speaks only to verified representatives of financial institution
Confident to question communications, offers and recommendations if they appear to be fraudulent
Careful when carrying out online financial transactions in order to avoid becoming victim of fraud
Confident to take the necessary steps when confronted with suspicious requests for information or actions (block bank card, inform authorities, etc…)
Motivated to learn how to detect and avoid scams and fraud