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Are You Smarter than a Scammer?

Spotting and Avoiding Online Scams

2026-12-02 10:30:00 2026-12-02 12:30:00 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. Wayne Branch -

Wednesday, December 02
10:30am - 12:30pm

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.

Wayne Branch

Phone: 317-275-4530

Hours
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We're closed Monday November 02 due to Staff Training
Mon, Nov 02 Closed
(Staff Training)
Tue, Nov 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 08 Closed

About the branch

The Wayne Branch Library first opened in December of 1969 in a shopping center located at 7341 Rockville Road. Due to high demand, the storefront space was enlarged in 1973, but the need for more space was evident. A permanent 13,500 square foot location opened in 1984, and the branch remains in that same building today. The Wayne Branch underwent a $1.1 million renovation in 2020 to add more seating and activity space, study rooms, and a quiet reading area, but still features the split design of a separate children's and adult wing.

Upcoming events

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Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed, Nov 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fri, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Fri, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Sat, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cancelled
Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Tue, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fri, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Sat, Nov 21, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Mon, Nov 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tue, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Tue, Nov 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Tue, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:30am