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Are You Smarter than a Scammer?

Spotting and Avoiding Online Scams

2026-07-13 14:00:00 2026-07-13 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. Southport Branch -

Monday, July 13
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-13 14:00:00 2026-07-13 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. Southport 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.

Southport Branch

Phone: 317-275-4510

Hours
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Mon, Jul 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 12 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Southport Branch began in 1967 as a small storefront in the Madison Square Shopping Center. Following acquisition of a site for a larger facility, the new 15,700-square-foot library opened in 1974 on East Stop 11 Road. Even before the move occurred, a group of Perry Township residents demonstrated support by raising more than $5,000 to provide additional books for the new library.

Upcoming events

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Sat, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm