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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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We're closed Saturday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sun, Jul 05 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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Tue, Jun 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Wed, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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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
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Wed, Jul 08, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

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

Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Mon, Jul 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 4:30pm

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 10:30am

Tue, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Registration opens Saturday, July 11 2026 at 12:00pm

Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Registration opens Saturday, July 11 2026 at 3:30pm

Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tue, Jul 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Wed, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm