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Are You Smarter than a Scammer?

Spotting and Avoiding Online Scams

2026-07-13 14:00:00 2026-07-13 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. Southport Branch -

Monday, July 13
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-13 14:00:00 2026-07-13 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. Southport 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.

Southport Branch

Phone: 317-275-4510

Hours
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Mon, Jun 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Southport Branch began in 1967 as a small storefront in the Madison Square Shopping Center. Following acquisition of a site for a larger facility, the new 15,700-square-foot library opened in 1974 on East Stop 11 Road. Even before the move occurred, a group of Perry Township residents demonstrated support by raising more than $5,000 to provide additional books for the new library.

Upcoming events

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Sat, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:15am

Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 6:00pm

Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sat, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 4:00pm