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Join us for a discussion led by FBI professionals on how to recognize and protect yourself from today’s new, advanced scams.
Protect Yourself from Scams. Scammers are getting smarter – and more convincing. From fake tech support calls to payment apps and cryptocurrency fraud, even the savviest among us can be caught off guard.
Join us for a discussion led FBI professionals on how to recognize and protect yourself from today’s new, advanced scams.
What you’ll learn:
Scam tactics and how to spot them
How scammers are using artificial intelligence to sound just like your loved ones
How to report fraud and what to do if you think you’ve been targeted
AGE GROUP: | Adults (19-99) |
TAGS: | Special Events | Classes |
The Merrillville branch library encompasses over 114,000 sq ft of electronic and print resources, and visual and musical collections. The library offers free WIFI, public internet computers, rooms for quiet study or small groups, and public meeting rooms. Our vast collections of Lake County history and genealogy sources make the Merrillville branch a popular destination for research by visitors from all around the country.
Merrillville branch has three fantastic floors of informational and recreational materials. The main floor contains our popular collection of new books, large-print material, magazines and newspapers, teen, anime, and an enormous selection of music and DVDs. Our Genealogy Room has numerous resources including microfilm of local newspapers, obituary indexes, and many other historical resources. Our Book Sale room, open during select hours Monday-Saturday, is full of unique finds.
The Upper Level includes tables for quiet study, a tremendous reference collection, our “Indiana Room” for specialized Hoosier historical research, and our locally known statue “The Reader” by artist Hermann Gurfinkel.
The entire lower level houses our bright and airy Children's Department where children will find fun games, books, music and magazines to fulfill their reading pleasure as well as attend engaging kids’ programs. This is also where our public meeting rooms are located, where our library events and programs are held.
