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Are You Smarter than a Scammer?

Spotting and Avoiding Online Scams

2026-07-10 14:00:00 2026-07-10 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. College Avenue Branch -

Friday, July 10
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-10 14:00:00 2026-07-10 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. College Avenue 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.

College Avenue Branch

Phone: 317-275-4320

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 Closed

About the branch

Established as the Broadway Branch in 1924, the library served the neighborhood from a frame house on E. 42nd Street until 1958 when a 6,500-square-foot facility opened on Broadway Street. This aging and overcrowded building was replaced in August 2000 with the current 16,000-square-foot structure on College Avenue that was renamed the College Avenue Branch.

Upcoming events

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Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

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

Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tue, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Jun 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Wed, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Fri, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Tue, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This event is full

Wed, Jul 08, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Registration opens Wednesday, June 24 2026 at 4:30pm

Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am