This manual is designed to assist helping professionals responsible for developing consumer education programs for older adults on the topic of consumer fraud and deception. In a modular presentation format, the materials address the following areas of concern: (1) types of frauds and deceptions such as money schemes, mail order fraud, door-to-door sales, medical quacks, phony official investigators, and home improvement/repair rackets; (2) points to remember to prevent defrauding; and (3) alternatives for obtaining legal assistance, if needed. Workshop guidelines, a program checklist, a facilitator's guide, and references are also provided. (HLM)