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Printed from: http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/consumerprotection/departmentmainpage/highschoolprograms.cfm on 11/22/2009

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ADDING TEEN CONSUMER FRAUD EDUCATION TO THE 3 R'S
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Debbie BrownDebbie Brown, the agency's Community Education Coordinator will teach your students about topics that will prepare them for the adult financial world and limit their potential for victimization by white collar criminals. The program received national recognition in 2006 by winning the 'ACE' (Achievement in Consumer Education) award in the best program category from the National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators (NACAA).

Click the link to view the news release highlighting the award:
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FREE PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

  1. TEEN CREDIT & THE IDENTITY THEFT CRISIS
  2. CYBER CRIME & SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
  3. BUYING A CAR, WHAT TEENS NEED TO KNOW
  4. LEASE AGREEMENTS, MODELING & SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS

Teachers and administrators interested in scheduling one of these power-packed senior assembly programs can call or email Debbie Brown at (813) 903-3424 or Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Agency
 
How qualified is Mrs. Brown to teach your students? Click on the link to view her detailed biography:
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Over 5,000 Hillsborough County high school students have already benefited from this program. Click on the link to view teacher reviews of the programs:
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Students have appreciated the information that will prepare them for the adult financial world. Click on the link to view student thank you notes.
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