Fraud Friday: USPS Texts

Fraud Friday: USPS Texts

Have you ever received a text message supposedly from the United States Postal Service (USPS) – or another package delivery carrier such as FedEx or DHL? These texts may say things like: “Your delivery is on the way,” or “There’s a problem with delivery,” or...
Fraud Friday: Text Scams to Kids

Fraud Friday: Text Scams to Kids

Unfortunately, adults are not the only ones getting text message scams on their phones. Whether it’s about unpaid tolls, undeliverable packages, or issues with an online account such as Amazon, scammers don’t discriminate against age when they’re sending out their...
Fraud Friday: Signs of a Scam

Fraud Friday: Signs of a Scam

While scams take many shapes and forms, there are usually a few tell-tale signs you should be aware of. For this edition of Fraud Friday at Guthrie County State Bank, we’re breaking down the basics of scam spotting so you can recognize the warning signs before it’s...
Fraud Friday: Tax Identity Theft

Fraud Friday: Tax Identity Theft

The tax deadline is quickly approaching! The only worse feeling than actually doing your taxes is finding out they were done incorrectly… especially due to a scammer. For this Fraud Friday, we are looking at tax identity theft. This is when someone uses your Social...
Fraud Friday: Online Ticket Scams

Fraud Friday: Online Ticket Scams

There’s nothing more exciting than securing tickets to a game or concert you’ve been looking forward to! However, as ticket scams become more popular, you should familiarize yourself with the warning signs before buying tickets online to your next event. Whether it’s...