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Situation 1: The supporter  Your friend is very upset about a scheme she/he has joined.  Ask some questions to find out more about the scheme.  Give some advice and support to your friend.  ......

Situation 1: The victim You recently lost your job and you’re short of money. You replied to an advertisement you saw for an opportunity to earn extra money working from home. This seemed like a great opportunity to make a lot of money very quickly. You’re very upset because you sent £50 to the company to register and all you have received is some badly photocopied sheets of paper. Tell your friend about it and ask for some advice.  ......

Situation 1: The observer  Follow the discussion between the two friends.  Do you agree with the outcome?  What advice and support was given?  Is there anything that you can add? Scams: Unit 2 Activity 4 Warning others role plays

Situation 2: The supporter  Your teenager wants to buy something from the internet. They need your help to do this.  Ask some questions to find out more about what your teenager is planning to buy and about the website.  Decide whether or not to help and explain why.  Is there any advice you want to give your teenager?  ......

Situation 2: The victim You are a teenager. You’ve just seen a fantastic offer on the web for a concert you really want to go to. Although the tickets have been sold out for months, the website guarantees to get you tickets. All you have to do is send the payment and someone will meet you at the venue to give you the tickets. You’re very excited. However, you don’t have a credit card. Ask your mum / dad if they will enter their credit card details if you give them the cash.  ......

Situation 2: The observer  Follow the discussion between the parent and the teenager.  Do you agree with the outcome?  What advice and support was given?  Is there anything that you can add?

Situation 3: The supporter Scams: Unit 2 Activity 4 Warning others role plays

 Your friend asks if you can help her with some money.  Ask some questions to find out more about what she needs the money for. Then decide whether or not to lend her/him some money.  Is there any advice you can give your friend?  ......

Situation 3: The victim You are looking for somewhere to rent and you’ve just found a fantastic one bedroom flat on the internet. The monthly rent is only £350 including all bills. You have contacted the owner to say you’re interested in it. She has asked you to send three months’ rent in advance as soon as possible in order to secure the flat. Ask your friend for help with the deposit.  ......

Situation 4: The supporter  Your friend has just found out that she/he has won a prize.  Ask some questions to find out more about the competition and what she/he needs to do to claim the prize.  Advise your friend on what to do.  ......

Situation 4: The victim You have just received a text saying you have won a £2 000 prize. All you have to do to claim your prize is send a text back saying 8888WINNER. Tell your friend your exciting news.  ......

Situation 5: The supporter  One of your cousins phones you. She/he is about to send off a lot of money in response to an advert they have seen. Do you think this is a good idea?  Ask some questions to find out more about the advert and the product.  Is there any advice you can give your cousin?  ......

Situation 5: The victim You are worried about your weight and you are desperate to lose some weight quickly before a big family party in a few months’ time. You have just seen an advert for some amazing weight loss pills which help you lose a lot of weight very quickly. You don’t even need to do any exercise. The pills are expensive but the advert says they are guaranteed to work. You are very excited and phone your cousin to tell her/him all about it.  ......

Situation 5: The observer  Follow the discussion between the two cousins.  Do you agree with the outcome?  What advice and support was given?  Is there anything that you can add? Scams: Unit 2 Activity 4 Warning others role plays

Situation 6: The supporter  Your neighbour sounds worried about a letter that she/he has received and is not sure what to do.  Ask some questions to find out more.  Is there any advice you can give your neighbour?  ......

Situation 6: The victim You have just received a letter from a psychic who says that she knows about a great fortune in your future - as well as some possible threats! She asks you to send £20 for a lucky talisman straight away to make sure you are protected. You are frightened about the possible threats and feel that you should send the money and find out more. Ring your neighbour and ask for her/his advice.  ......

Situation 6: The observer  Follow the discussion between the two neighbours.  Do you agree with the outcome?  What advice and support was given?  Is there anything that you can add?