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Are You Smarter than a Scammer?

Spotting and Avoiding Online Scams

2026-06-26 14:00:00 2026-06-26 16:00:00 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. Franklin Road Branch -

Friday, June 26
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-26 14:00:00 2026-06-26 16:00:00 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. Franklin Road 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.

Franklin Road Branch

Phone: 317-275-4380

Hours
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We're closed Friday June 19 due to Juneteenth
Mon, Jun 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 Closed
(Juneteenth)
Sat, Jun 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Following years of volunteer-staffed service in an empty church building, a permanent library serving Franklin Township, the Wanamaker Branch, opened in 1969 on Southeastern Avenue. To meet the needs of a rapidly growing township, the branch was replaced in 2000 by the current 18,000-square-foot Franklin Road Branch.

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Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Mon, Jun 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jul 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 6:00pm

Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 10:30am

Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 1:00pm