B1 — Intermediate
Scams are becoming a big problem in many countries. Scammers use the internet, phone calls, and messages to trick people and take their money.
Scam centers are places where groups of people work together to trick their victims. They may pretend to be from a bank, a company, a government agency, or even a friend.
We should all be careful and never share personal information or money with anyone online.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about scam centers.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/scam-centers-level-3
Vocabulary Questions:
- What is a “scam center“? ”In some countries, criminal gangs build large scam centers to trick people and make money.” Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “to cost someone a lot of money” mean here: “These scams cost people and countries a lot of money each year.” Use the idiom in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “to face abuse” mean? “ Some workers go there to earn money, but many are forced to work and face abuse.” Use the expression in a sentence. Give a synonym.
Discussion Questions:
- Share your opinion about scam centers’ business model.
- What do you think about how scams cost people and countries a lot of money each year?
- What is your reaction to/opinion about this: “Some workers go there to earn money, but many are forced to work and face abuse.“?
- What is your view on this: “Governments try to stop the centers, but the gangs have a lot of power and work in areas with weak control.”?
- What can we do to stop these scam and close this scam centers?
- Talk about the worst scam you’ve ever heard happened to someone.