Experian challenges and gain virtual work experience

Ever wondered how criminals use money to fund illegal activities?

​Financial crimes like money laundering and fraud costs the UK billions of pounds every year. Worse still, criminals are often moving money that comes from the most devastating crimes – those which cause harm to young and vulnerable people.​

Experian believe data has the power to change lives. They help businesses and organisations use information in smarter ways to fight financial crime. By combining cutting-edge technology, powerful data, and expert insights, they’re helping to stop criminals in their tracks and making financial systems safer and fairer for everyone.​​

Join our career challenges to see how Experian tackles fraud, protects communities from financial crime and helps catch the baddies! All while gaining virtual work experience!

• FIRST STEP CAREER CHALLENGE: Year groups S1-S3 - “Free Skins or Fake Wins? Exposing Fake Gaming Giveaways!”

  Description text goes here Tuesday 13th May at 4.30pm

  You are online gaming with your friends and have just seen an advert promising a free rare skin – just click the link and claim your prize!

  But wait… is it really a scam? Use your skills to investigate fake gaming giveaways, scams and learn how to protect yourself from online tricksters!

  Your Mission as a Fraud Detective:

  To identify and investigate fake gaming giveaways and scams and advise the Experian team on how to protect other gamers from scammers.

  What this live online career challenge will involve:

  • Meet the Experian Fraud team

  • Develop data literacy and storytelling skills

  • Gain a virtual work experience certificate

  • Learn how to protect yourself and others when gaming online
    
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• NEXT STEP CAREER CHALLENGE: Year groups S4 - S6 - “Get Rich Quick… or Get Caught? The Dark Side of Influencer Money Scams!”

  Description text goes hereWednesday 14th May at 5pm

  A well-known social media influencer has just posted a “foolproof” way to make fast money—claiming you can double your cash instantly!

  But is it really a golden opportunity, or just a scam designed to steal your money and ruin your future?

  Investigate financial scams, uncover the tactics criminals use, and learn how chasing easy cash could lead to real-world consequences!

  Your Mission as a Fraud Detective:

  To uncover the warning signs of fraud. By investigating scam patterns, tactics used by criminals, and the consequences for victims, you’ll learn how to protect yourself from falling into the trap!

  What this live online career challenge will involve:

  • Meet the Experian Fraud team

  • Develop critical thinking and literacy skills

  • Gain a virtual work experience certificate

  • Learn how to protect yourself and others online
    
    Register Now