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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, Jun 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 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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Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:15am

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

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

Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:15am

Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:15am

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

Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:15am

Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:15am

Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:15am

Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Registration opens Saturday, July 4 2026 at 10:30am

Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:15am

Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:15am

Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 2:00pm

Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Registration opens Friday, July 10 2026 at 10:30am