Scammers & Their Methods

That's News to Me

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring modified content from The Washington Post, students read about a woman who lost $50,000 in a scam, and they learn ways to avoid being a victim themselves. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
scams
scammers
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

sophisticated
impersonate
manipulation
valuable
verified
impulsively
tactic
underestimate
deter
vigilant
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