Consumer Protection Toolkit: Scams and Fraud

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The Department of Agricult​ure, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is Wisconsin's primary consumer protection agency. Its Bureau of Consumer Protection offers ​free presentations and educational materials to the public through webinars, workshops, toolkits, conferences, and stand-alone events to groups including businesses​, law enforcement agencies, seniors, students, military members, and general consumers​​​​.​​

​DATCP's Bureau of Consumer Protection offers a variety of materials that can be printed, ordered, or accessed online for consumer protection events and messaging on the topic of common scams and fraud.​​ Explore and access these resources below.


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Presentation Materials​​​

Download a PDF slideshow and presenter guide that can be used to host your own presentation about Common Scams and Fraud. To promote your presentation, download and fill out the promotional poster, then print it or share it as a PDF.


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Download Presenter Guide PDF​


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Shareable Graphics​​​

Download and share these informational graphics on social media, internal websites, or other communications like email or newsletters.


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​Games and Activities

Download and print these materials to provide your audience with fun, informative activities that educate them about Common Scams and Fraud. An answer key for all activities is also provided.​

 
Download Crossword


Download Word Scramble​​

Download Word Search​


Download Answer Key​


Sample Newsletter Article

Use this sample article for your organization's next newsletter. It can be copied or adapted to keep your audience informed about Common Scams and Fraud​. Read the article text below and dow​nload the newsletter article​.

 

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Consumer Protection Videos​

DATCP's Consumer Protection 101 video series is an informational and educational resource that can be viewed at home, in classrooms, in workplaces, or on the move. Access DATCP's Consumer Protection 101 YouTube playlist for videos about data and online security, rental agreements and contracts, scams and fraud, and more.

DATCP has developed informative Public Service Announcements on several consumer protection issues. Access DATCP's Consumer Protection PSA YouTube playlist​ for PSA videos about common scams, imposters, fake websites, and fraudulent charities.

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More Resources

To order outreach literature such as guides, fact sheets, bookmarks, or other materials in larger quantities, please contact DATCP's Consumer Protection H​otline​ by calling 1-800-422-7128 or emailing DATCPhotline@wisconsin.gov

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