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A Smarter Consumer
How can understanding advertisements make people better consumers? With the fourth and final instructional activity from the Admongo series on advertising, scholars reflect on some of the questions they may ask about an ad before making...
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Ad Creation
How would someone market a new cereal to space aliens? Using the third lesson from a four-part Admongo series on advertising, pupils learn about persuasive techniques companies use to convince consumers to purchase their products. As a...
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Ad Targeting and Techniques
What techniques do advertisers use to reach a target audience? Pupils discover the answer with the second of four Admongo lesson plans. Scholars learn about the most common strategies advertisers use to convince people to buy something....
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Ad Awareness
Movie theaters, shopping malls, television, the Internet ... no matter where people go, they are inundated with advertisements. Scholars discuss the topic of ad awareness using the first of four Admongo lessons about advertising. Pupils...
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Web site of the Federal Trade Commission which serves to protect consumers.
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On Guard Online: Protect Kids Online
Become cyber smart! Learn some practical tips that will help guard you against Internet fraud and protect your personal information. Topics include kids' privacy laws, computer security, informational videos, and internet quizzes.
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Ftc: Consumer Information: Privacy, Identity and Online Security
Knowing how to protect your personal information and your identity is a must in the 21st century. Here are some tips for doing it effectively.
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Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Information
The Federal Trade Commission has developed helpful investment articles and videos to assist consumers in making educated decisions about how they spend, manage and invest their money.
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Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Information: Jobs and Making Money
Consumers in the market for a job, an investment, or a business to run as a second career, see many opportunities in the media. Learn how to navigate through ones with false promises.
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Federal Trade Commission: You Are Here
In this interactive mall environment, students learn how to make smart decisions as consumers. Whether shopping for clothes, choosing the best food deal, searching for a job or buying a cellphone, students will learn how to recognize...
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Federal Trade Commission's (Ftc) Kids' Site, "You Are Here."
"This site was created to teach children about the marketplace and FTC's role in it. The following HTML site was created to allow those who use assistive technologies to view the site."
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On Guard Online: Phishing
This site contains an overview of phishing as well as a list of suggestions for avoiding phishing scams.
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Federal Trade Commission: Free Credit Reports
As students begin establishing credit, they need to understand how to get official credit reports, what they mean, and how to handle disputes.
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Federal Trade Commission: Competition Counts
A PDF that explains the need for competition in the marketplace and how the FTC protects it.
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Federal Trade Commission: Credit and Your Consumer Rights
Advice for students about how to correct errors in bills or their credit reports, and how to manage debt payments.
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Federal Trade Commission: Lost or Stolen Credit, Atm, and Debit Cards
Learn what to do if you ever have problems with credit, ATM, or debit cards. Especially helpful for high school seniors about to move away from home.
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Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Prepaid Cards
Tips for using and choosing a prepaid card. Learn about and compare other ways to spend your money.
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Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Your Education After High School
There are many opportunities for your education after high school whether it be a university, a community college, or a career school. Learn how to choose the right school for you and how to pay for it.
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Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Making a Budget
Learn all about budgeting including saving money and how to make and use a budget. Includes examples.
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Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Scams Against Immigrants
Article delves into scams that target immigrants and the immigration process.
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Federal Trade Commission: Imposter Scams
An imposter is a person who pretends to be someone else. In an imposter scam, a dishonest person lies and tricks you into sending money to them. They might call you on the phone or send an email or text. Imposters might try to get you to...
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Federal Trade Commission: Impostor Scams
In an imposter scam, a scammer pretends to be someone you trust to convince you to send them money. Learn how to spot an imposter scam.
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Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Recovering From Identity Theft
Identity theft is a serious crime and it's important to act fast if this happens to you. Learn how to tell if your identity is stolen and what to do about it.
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On Guard Online: Malware
This site contains practical tips for dealing with spyware malware including clues indicating that malware is present on a computer.