GCSB News & Updates

Watch Out for Tax Refund Text and Email Scams

by | February 13, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News | 0 Comments

Scammers often take advantage of tax season by sending messages that appear to come from the IRS or a tax preparation service. These messages may claim you’re owed a refund, that there’s an issue with your return, or that action is needed to receive your money. While...
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Unexpected Calls Claiming Your Money Is at Risk

by | February 6, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News | 0 Comments

Receiving an unexpected phone call saying your money is in danger can be alarming. Scammers rely on that fear to pressure people into acting quickly — often before they have time to verify what’s really happening. Knowing how these calls work and what legitimate...
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Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft

by | January 30, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News | 0 Comments

Identity theft can happen to anyone, at any time. When scammers gain access to personal information, they can open accounts, make purchases, or take out loans in someone else’s name — often without the victim realizing it until financial damage has already occurred....
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Fraud Friday: Travel Scams

Mar 14, 2025 | ,

Spring Break is upon us! As many of us prepare to travel, don’t forget to pack your most important tool: your defenses against scammers. During peak vacation times, scammers are not on vacation at all. They’re hard at work taking advantage of travelers, scamming them...

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Fraud Friday: QR Code Package Scams

Feb 28, 2025 | ,

Scammers are constantly finding new methods for targeting their victims. One of the latest includes malicious QR codes on mailed packages. Don’t worry, we’re here to break it down for you on this Fraud Friday and give you some insider tips on spotting and stopping the...

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Tackling Hunger Together

Feb 27, 2025 | ,

We are proud to announce the results of our annual Souper Bowl canned soup drive! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our communities, we collected a record-breaking 1,206 cans of soup for New Opportunities. That's 603 cans donated by caring individuals like you,...

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Fraud Friday: Tax Preparer Scams

Feb 21, 2025 | ,

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...

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Fraud Friday: Valentine’s Day Scams

Feb 14, 2025 | ,

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...

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