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The free Benjamin Branch program will cover common online and phone scams, what to do after a scam, and ways to protect personal information.

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Greensboro library schedules free Aug. 19 scam-prevention program

library.greensboro-nc.gov | Aug 16, 2026 10:07 AM

Greensboro residents can get a practical briefing on recognizing and responding to scams during a free program Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Benjamin Branch Library.

The Avoiding Scams and Fraud program is scheduled for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the branch, 1530 Benjamin Parkway. The Greensboro Library calendar lists the program as free and says the NC Department of Justice outreach division will lead the presentation.

The session is designed to cover how online, phone and other scams are changing, what to do if someone thinks they have been scammed, and steps to protect personal information. That makes it useful both for residents who want a refresher and for people helping family members manage suspicious calls, messages or requests for payment.

Readers should confirm the event details with the library before traveling because public schedules can change. The official event listing is the best source for any accessibility or program updates.

Illustration: Original GetStarNews SVG artwork created for this story; it is illustrative and does not depict the actual program.

Source: Reporting based on the Greensboro Library event listing, accessed Aug. 16, 2026: Avoiding Scams and Fraud.

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Source library.greensboro-nc.gov
Avoiding Scams and Fraud
The NC Department of Justice outreach division will present current information about identifying scams, responding after a scam and protecting personal information.
Source ref: https://library.greensboro-nc.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/157359/5186?curdate=4-22-2017&curm=8&cury=2026
Greensboro Guilford County Scam Prevention Consumer Safety Benjamin Branch Library NC Department of Justice

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