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Are You Smarter than a Scammer?

Spotting and Avoiding Online Scams

2026-06-26 14:00:00 2026-06-26 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. Franklin Road Branch -

Friday, June 26
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-26 14:00:00 2026-06-26 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. Franklin 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.

Franklin Road Branch

Phone: 317-275-4380

Hours
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Mon, May 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Sun, May 24 Closed
(Memorial Day)

About the branch

Following years of volunteer-staffed service in an empty church building, a permanent library serving Franklin Township, the Wanamaker Branch, opened in 1969 on Southeastern Avenue. To meet the needs of a rapidly growing township, the branch was replaced in 2000 by the current 18,000-square-foot Franklin Road Branch.

Upcoming events

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

Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Mon, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Mon, Jun 08, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration opens Monday, May 25 2026 at 4:30pm

Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Registration opens Thursday, May 28 2026 at 10:30am

Thu, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Registration opens Thursday, May 28 2026 at 4:30pm

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration opens Wednesday, June 3 2026 at 2:00pm

Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Registration opens Wednesday, June 3 2026 at 3:30pm