Banking
Scams to Avoid
Private Information
Money Basics
100

Where is the safest place for your money to live?

Bank

100

If someone sends you a suspicious link through Facebook, what should you do?

Delete the message and block the sender! Never click on the link!
100

What is the 4 digit number (that you should never share!) that you use at the ATM or when you use your card to purchase something?

PIN number

100

What is the piece of paper that you get each month that lists all of your deposits and withdrawals for the month?

Bank Statement - You should review this every month to make sure it's accurate!

200

What is it called when you are putting money INTO your bank account?

Deposit

200

True or False:

Celebrities will often reach out to you through Instagram or X.

FALSE!

200

What should you do with documents that you no longer need that contain your private information?

Shred them

200

A ______ is a tool everyone should use to plan where their money will go each month to make sure they have enough to cover all of their expenses.

Budget

300

What is it called when you are taking money OUT of your bank account?

Withdrawal

300

True or False: A real job will never make you pay them money in order to be hired.

TRUE

300

If you notice that your credit or debit card is missing, what is the first thing you should do?

Call the bank and have them turn the card off

300

How do most people get most of their money?

Working or having a job

400

What is a plastic card that lets you spend your money using a PIN number?

Debit Card

400

True or False: If someone calls and says they are from your bank, it's safe and you should give them the information they ask for.

FALSE!

400

You're using a public computer at the library to check your bank account. What should you do when you're finished before you leave the computer?

Log out of all of your accounts!

400

True or False: A credit card is a card with access to money on it that the bank gives you for free as a gift.

FALSE! Credit cards come with additional fees that you will have to pay on top of paying all the money back!

500

Where should you put a portion of your paycheck every month to save up for bigger purchases and emergencies?

Savings Account

500

What should you do if someone is taking your money or has accessed your account without your permission?

Tell a trusted adult right away!

500

What is some of the information you should always keep private?

Birthdate, passwords, social security numbers, PIN numbers, account numbers and login information, or  credit and debit card numbers

500

True or False: It's okay to spend more money than you have. You will get the money eventually!

FALSE! Spending more money than you have puts you in debt! It can cost you more money in the long run and could strain relationships if you're borrowing from friends or family.