by Jill Saar | Jul 26, 2024 | Fraud Friday, General News
Happy Fraud Friday! We’re back with essential tips to keep you and your money safe from fraud. This week, let’s dive into a common scam involving the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you get a suspicious call from someone claiming to be with the...
by Jill Saar | Jul 12, 2024 | Fraud Friday, General News
Here’s a not-so-fun fact for this Fraud Friday: About one in four people who’ve lost money to scams since 2021 said it all started on social media. Another fact: Most people we know are on some form of social media. Let’s be honest, some of these people are on...
by Jill Saar | Jun 28, 2024 | Fraud Friday, General News
In today’s digital age, it’s crucial to be aware of emerging cyber threats like vishing and spoofing. Vishing, a blend of “voice” and “phishing,” is a sneaky tactic where scammers trick people into sharing personal information over...
by Jill Saar | Jun 14, 2024 | Fraud Friday, General News
Welcome to this week’s edition of Fraud Friday with Guthrie County State Bank! On this Fraud Friday, we’re highlighting a common and troublesome issue: gift card scamming. Here are ways to spot this scam and prevent falling victim to it. Check for the “Gift’ in...
by Jill Saar | May 17, 2024 | Fraud Friday, General News
Welcome to another Fraud Friday with Guthrie County State Bank! This time, we’re taking a closer look at a concerning new trend: Bitcoin ATM Scams. Bitcoin in general is still fairly new territory for many people, which is why scammers love to use it to their...
by Jill Saar | May 3, 2024 | Fraud Friday, General News
Happy Friday! We’re back with more important tips to keep you and your money safe from fraud. This week, we are highlighting a common scheme called Debt Relief Scams. Let’s dive into five simple steps you can take to avoid falling for these scams....
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