by Jill Saar | Jun 27, 2025 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
Student loans are usually the last thing you want to think about. That’s why there are scams floating around that promise to take care of those student loans for you – for a price. Messaging in student loan scams can include: Management Help – Scammers offer help...
by Jill Saar | Jun 20, 2025 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more advanced every day, so do the scams that use it. One of the biggest schemes that relies on AI is voice cloning. Luckily, in this new age of AI, there is something uniquely human that you and your family can do to stay safe....
by Jill Saar | Jun 13, 2025 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
Many banks have recently reported an increase in spoofing attempts. Spoofing is a type of scam where criminals reach out to people under the guise of an individual or more often an organization, such as their financial institution. Spoofing scams will appear to be...
by Jill Saar | Jun 6, 2025 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
In today’s digital world, a quick online search is often the first step for anything from finding a local business to checking on a government service. We rely on search engines to connect us with the information we need. But what if those seemingly helpful...
by Jill Saar | May 30, 2025 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
At Guthrie County State Bank, we’re committed to helping our customers protect what they’ve earned, that includes their investments. This week’s Fraud Friday highlights a scheme that’s become all too common: “high-yield” investment scams. These scams often promise...
by Jill Saar | May 23, 2025 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
Check washing is on the rise and costing people thousands of dollars. Here’s what you need to know about this scam, how to protect yourself, and what to do if it happens to you. What is Check Washing?Check washing is a form of fraud where scammers intercept checks in...
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