PFL.SS.13.C
Demonstrate an understanding of how to use consumer protection agencies such as the Better Business Bureau, Consumer Financial Protection Board, or the Texas State Securities Board to research and report fraud.
Personal Financial Literacy · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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consumer protection agenciesBetter Business BureauConsumer Financial Protection BoardTexas State Securities Boardfraudresearchreport
Skills
- demonstrate (an understanding of how to use consumer protection agencies) #dok2
- research (fraud using consumer protection agencies) #dok2
- report (fraud to appropriate consumer protection agencies) #dok2
- identify (appropriate agency for specific fraud situations) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can explain the role of consumer protection agencies in addressing fraud. #dok1
- I can identify different consumer protection agencies and their purposes. #dok1
- I can describe the steps to research a business or individual for possible fraud through consumer protection agencies. #dok2
- I can demonstrate how to file a fraud report with an appropriate consumer protection agency. #dok2
- I can evaluate when and why to contact a specific consumer protection agency. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Individuals can protect themselves from fraud by using consumer protection agencies to research and report suspicious activities.
- Understanding how to use available consumer protection resources empowers consumers to make safer financial decisions.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to use consumer protection agencies when dealing with possible fraud?
- How can you use agencies like the Better Business Bureau to research a business or report a scam?
- What steps should you take if you suspect you have been a victim of fraud?
- How do different consumer protection agencies help consumers handle fraud?
- When might you choose to contact the Texas State Securities Board rather than another agency?