by Jill Saar | Feb 21, 2025 | Fraud Friday, General News
Hiring a tax preparer is a convenient way to ensure your taxes are filed promptly and correctly — as long as the tax professional is legitimate. Unfortunately, fraudulent tax preparers set up shop around tax time and take advantage of taxpayers. These tax preparers...
by Jill Saar | Feb 14, 2025 | Fraud Friday, General News
Happy Valentine’s Day! Love is in the air… But can you sniff out true romance from fraudulent romance scams? We’ve put together a quick guide for you to freshen up on the latest scams to look out for this Valentine’s season. Fake WebsitesGift giving is a popular love...
by Jill Saar | Feb 7, 2025 | Fraud Friday, General News
Have you been contacted recently by someone claiming to be the IRS (Internal Revenue System)? Be careful. IRS impostor scams are on the rise as we approach tax season. Here’s what you need to know: The ScamIn this type of scam, fraudsters pretend to be IRS officials...
by Jill Saar | Jan 31, 2025 | Fraud Friday, General News
In honor of Identity Theft Awareness Week this week, your friends here at Guthrie County State Bank have put together a guide on best practices for protecting yourself from identity theft. Identity theft is when someone steals your personal information, such as your...
by Jill Saar | Jan 24, 2025 | Fraud Friday, General News
House hunting is stressful enough as it is. Throw some convincing fraudsters into the mix and it’s even more of a nightmare. One couple in West Virginia was swindled out of $255,000 due to real estate wire fraud. Take a few moments on this Fraud Friday to learn about...
by Jill Saar | Jan 3, 2025 | Fraud Friday, General News
Online scams cost Americans billions of dollars every year. Get your 2025 off to a safe, secure start by staying scam-savvy. Take some time this Fraud Friday to read about the top scams to watch for in 2025. 1. Job Offer Scams What it is: Scammers target job seekers...
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