Fraud Friday: Investment Scams

Fraud Friday: Investment Scams

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...
Fraud Friday: Check Washing

Fraud Friday: Check Washing

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...
Fraud Friday: Unpaid Tolls

Fraud Friday: Unpaid Tolls

Long are the days of manned toll booths where you can just cough up loose change to the toll booth worker. The majority of U.S. tolls now utilize an electronic system that reads your license plate and sends you a bill in the mail, prompting you to pay online....
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...