Cash Traps
Description
This activity has been amended to run indoors from https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/go-on-a-cash-traps-trail/
This activity aims to help young people explore real-life situations where they may be pressured or tricked into making unsafe choices around money - particularly being used as a money mule. They'll learn to recognise red flags (warning signs), understand how emotions can affect decision-making, and build confidence in knowing what to do and who to talk to if something doesn’t feel right.
They will discuss to solve different real-life situations that young people can experience involving money.
Resources
Tables
Pens or pencils
A4 paper
Scissors
Copies of the scenario cards
Copies of the volunteer guidance
White board / Large roll of paper and pens
Instructions
- Split the troop in to small teams. Each team is given a starting point.
- At each station, someone should read the scenario aloud. Help can be given when requested for each scenario.
- The team should then discuss what they would do and how they feel. They can use the questions provided to help.
- Continue until teams have completed all scenarios.
- Finish by bringing everyone back together to discuss the scenarios.
Tags
- Let's Talk Money
- money and Your Life
- money badge
- Money Skills
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