Consumer Rights
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Unit
Overview
Consumer
Rights: In this unit, you will spend
time learning about insurance, including what it is, why people pay for it, and
the various types of insurance available to individuals and families. The unit
concludes with an exploration of consumer protection, common scams, and ways
consumers can avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
Section A – Choosing an Insurance Plan
How do you select an insurance plan? What can you do to reduce
your insurance costs?
In this
module, you will explore your options when choosing an insurance plan. The
module begins with you viewing an animated video that explains why people
purchase insurance. Then you will learn about key insurance terms and specific
information about auto, health, homeowners, and travel insurance. You will
consider questions to ask when choosing an insurance policy and explore ways
they can lower their future insurance costs.
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to begin the module.
Section B – Understanding Your Consumer
Rights
What information do
you need to make wise financial decisions?
In this module, you will learn
about your consumer rights and how to avoid becoming victims of a scam or
financial fraud. The module begins with a Buzzfeed- style quiz in which you
will answer questions to find out what type of consumer you are. You will learn
why it is important to avoid scams and explore ways that people become victims.
You will learn about scams directly aimed at younger people and discover tips you
can follow to avoid becoming a victim. Also, you will learn about government
agencies that help consumers and victims of fraud.
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module.
