Starter quiz
- Complete the sentence. Persuasive means __________.
- good at making someone do or believe something. ✓
- the way a person acts and behaves.
- being confused.
- making a bad choice.
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- What strategies might advertisers use to get your attention?
- Exaggerate what their product might do
- Appeal to your feelings
- Use powerful vocabulary
- All of these ✓
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- Here are some examples of advertising. Which of these use powerful vocabulary?
- Silent, smooth, slick. ✓
- These are nice shoes.
- The sneakiest shoes ever created. ✓
- These shoes will make you feel happy.
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- Alex sees, 'Are you ready for the Future?' on an advert. Which advertising strategy does this best match?
- Advertising
- Rhetorical question ✓
- Powerful language
- An appeal to your feelings
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- Which of these are ethical considerations?
- Is the product sustainable? ✓
- Is the product Fairtrade? ✓
- Is the product green in colour?
- Is the product biodegradable? ✓
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- 'These shoes glow in the dark!' Who do you think the product is probably aimed at?
- Alex ✓
- Alex's big sister
- Alex's mum
- Alex's grandmother
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Exit quiz
- Find the missing word. __________ is illegal activity which deceives people into giving away their money.
- frying
- fraud ✓
- frugal
- Framing
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- Complete the sentence. Phishing __________.
- means looking for money that has been lost.
- is an activity in which somebody tries to catch fish.
- is where messages ask for information in order to steal money . ✓
- means hiding money in a safe place.
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- How can you tell if an email is a phishing attack?
- The messages might be badly worded or have spelling mistakes. ✓
- It may explain that your money is safe.
- It may ask you to act now. ✓
- It may give a phone number to call. ✓
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- What are the advantages of having an online bank account?
- You can check your bank balance whenever you need to. ✓
- You may have to wait to talk to someone if there's a problem.
- Your money is safe. ✓
- You can forget your account log-in details.
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- What should you always do when you have finished checking your online bank account?
- Go and make a cup of tea.
- Stay logged in.
- Log out. ✓
- Email your bank and tell them what you have done.
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- Match up the start and end of each sentence to complete the good advice about banking.
- Never get your computer to remember⇔your log-in details. Type these in each time! ✓
- End a phone call if you think it's⇔a scam. Your bank will never phone you asking for details. ✓
- Never rush to make⇔a quick decision. Stop and think first. ✓
- Never click on⇔links in an email unless you know for sure it is safe. ✓
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Key learning points
- There are people who want to trick us out of our money.
- Keeping track of money allows you to see what you have spent and what is left.
- Banks provide a way to keep your money safe.
Common misconception
Only foolish people fall for scams.
Scammers steal millions each year and they are often very sophisticated in how they do it. Many sensible people are caught out because the scammers are so convincing and prey on people's fears.
Keywords
Fraud - Fraud is illegal activity which deceives or cheats people in order to get money.
Scam - A scam is a story or scheme used to gain money dishonestly. Scamming is a crime and can take place over a long time.
Phishing - Phishing is where emails or messages ask for information such as passwords or credit card numbers in order to steal money. They can look as though they come from people or companies you know.
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