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Spotting Scams and Staying Safe Online for Seniors

Presented by AARP
2025-05-02 13:30:00 2025-05-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Spotting Scams and Staying Safe Online for Seniors Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? These days, scammers are sophisticated. And separating the real from the phony can be tough—especially when emotions are running high. Join us for a free event where we’ll take a look into the latest scams, how to avoid them and what to do if you’ve been targeted. South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)

Friday, May 02
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-02 13:30:00 2025-05-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Spotting Scams and Staying Safe Online for Seniors Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? These days, scammers are sophisticated. And separating the real from the phony can be tough—especially when emotions are running high. Join us for a free event where we’ll take a look into the latest scams, how to avoid them and what to do if you’ve been targeted. South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)

South Bowie

Large Meeting Room (213)

Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? These days, scammers are sophisticated. And separating the real from the phony can be tough—especially when emotions are running high. Join us for a free event where we’ll take a look into the latest scams, how to avoid them and what to do if you’ve been targeted.

We’ll explore:
• Common scams, and how to spot and avoid them
• Tactics scammers use to target individuals
• What to do if you’re asked for personal information
• Resources to help protect yourself and your family

To register, call 1-866-591-8105 or click the register button to sign up.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Speaker or Panel | Computers and Technology |

TAGS: | Seniors |

South Bowie
Phone: 301-850-0475
Branch manager
Karin Luoma, North Area Director
Hours
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Mon, Jan 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 18 Closed
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Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0–2
Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (213)
Film Discussion: "Fargo" (R)
Tue, Jan 13, 1:30pm - 3:45pm
Small Meeting Room (209)
Positively Moving - Presented by ArtStream, Held in Large Meeting Room - A class for adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), including autism
Wed, Jan 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Positively Moving - Presented by ArtStream, Held in Large Meeting Room - A class for adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), including autism
Wed, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Teen Action Group (TAG)
Wed, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room (209)
STEM Fun: Brain Flakes and more
Wed, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (213)
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Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2–3
Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (213)
Computer Basics: Open Lab
Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Game On: Chess and Checkers
Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room (209)
Pins and Needles: Crochet
Tue, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Kids Create: Paper Penguins
Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (213)
Positively Moving - Presented by ArtStream, Held in Large Meeting Room - A class for adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), including autism
Wed, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Positively Moving - Presented by ArtStream, Held in Large Meeting Room - A class for adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), including autism
Wed, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Pins and Needles: Crochet
Wed, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3–5
Wed, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room (213)
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2–3
Thu, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (213)
Computer Basics: Open Lab
Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Play and Grow: Ages 0–3
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (213)
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STEM Lab: The Hidden Life of Spices - Presented by the Maryland Section of the American Chemical Society
Sat, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (213)
Mini STEAM Fair - Presented by My Brother's Teacher
Sat, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (213)
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0–2
Mon, Jan 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (213)
Homeschool Hangout: Meet and Greet
Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room (213)
Film Discussion: "Dr. Strangelove" (PG)
Tue, Jan 27, 1:30pm - 3:45pm
Small Meeting Room (209)
Positively Moving - Presented by ArtStream, Held in Large Meeting Room - A class for adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), including autism
Wed, Jan 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Positively Moving - Presented by ArtStream, Held in Large Meeting Room - A class for adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), including autism
Wed, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Teen Action Group (TAG): Understanding Human Trafficking - Presented by the University of Maryland SAFE Center for Human Trafficking Survivors
Wed, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room (209)
Writers' Group: With Pen in Hand - Poetry
Wed, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Small Meeting Room (209)
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2–3
Thu, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (213)
Computer Basics: Open Lab
Thu, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0–2
Mon, Feb 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (213)
Game On: Card Game Fun
Tue, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room (209)
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3–5
Wed, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room (213)
Writer's Group: Poetry
Wed, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
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Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2–3
Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Play and Grow: Ages 0–3 - Held in Large Meeting Room
Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Miles Davis & John Coltrane 2026: 100th Birthday Tribute - Presented by Muneer Nasser, Trumpeter and Jazz Historian
Sat, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room (213)
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0–2
Mon, Feb 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (213)
Film Discussion: "Dreamgirls" (PG-13) - Held in Small Meeting Room
Tue, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Action Group (TAG)
Wed, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room (209)
STEM Fun: Quilts
Wed, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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