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Are You Smarter than a Scammer?

Spotting and Avoiding Online Scams

2026-06-12 14:00:00 2026-06-12 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. Michigan Road Branch -

Friday, June 12
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-12 14:00:00 2026-06-12 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. Michigan 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.

Michigan Road Branch

Phone: 317-275-4370

Hours
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Mon, May 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 Closed

About the branch

The 20,000-square-foot Michigan Road Branch provides greater access to Library services and collections, engaging spaces for children, teens and adults, more computers, and a large community room. The branch opened in December 2018.

Upcoming events

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Fri, May 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Fri, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Fri, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:15am

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am

Thu, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Fri, May 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Fri, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 11:15am

Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:15am

Fri, May 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration opens Tuesday, May 26 2026 at 2:00pm