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Are You Smarter than a Scammer?
Spotting and Avoiding Online Scams
Tuesday, February 24
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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2026-02-24 17:30:00
2026-02-24 19:30:00
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Are You Smarter than a Scammer?
Can you spot a scam? Learn about common scam methods, what you should do if you receive a scam message, and practice spotting scams in your email, text, or when browsing online.
Spades Park Branch -
Can you spot a scam? Learn about common scam methods, what you should do if you receive a scam message, and practice spotting scams in your email, text, or when browsing online.
Scammers keep evolving, but the backbone of their tactics remain the same. We will learn about the most common scam types and some terminology to help you develop a greater understanding of how to avoid falling prey to an online scam. We will discuss several example texts and emails, as well as talk through some scam scenarios to help you develop a plan before you need it.
Join the Tech Learning Team, for this enrichment course to answer the question, Are you smarter than a scammer?
This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Computer/Technology | Class/Workshop |
TAGS: | Tech Skills | Tech Learning Team | Senior Citizens | Senior | Scam | online programs | online program | online lecture | Online | Digital Literacy | Computer/Technology | Computer classes | Computer Basics | Computer / Technology | Adults | Adult | #tech | #Online | #computer skills | #Adult |
Spades Park Branch
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About the branch
The Spades Park Branch was built with funds from a $120,000 grant by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and opened in 1912, six months after the opening of the city’s other remaining Carnegie Library, the East Washington Branch. The 7,500-square-foot branch underwent a $610,000 renovation in 1987 and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2012.