GCSB News & Updates

Business Coaching and Investment Scams Want YOU!

Online ads for business coaching programs and investment training courses are everywhere these days. Who wouldn’t want to level up their business, triple their income, and invest money easily? These are easy targets for scams as many people know little about the world...

Make Your Vacation Smooth Sailing & Scam-Free

Summer travel season is here! While many families are searching for deals on flights, hotels, and vacation rentals, scammers are also working hard behind the scenes to take advantage of eager travelers. While there are legitimate discounts available, scammers often...

That Job Offer Text Isn’t What It Seems

“You’ve been selected.” “We reviewed your resume.” “Flexible work, great pay — start today.” If a job offer like this shows up out of nowhere, it’s worth taking a closer look. Job offer text scams are becoming more common, especially as more people search for flexible...

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...

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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...

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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....

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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 will tell...

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Fraud Friday: AI Scams

The rising popularity of Artificial intelligence (AI) has many benefits but there are downsides too – one of those being AI scams. Scammers are using AI to make their schemes more believable. Here are six AI scams to watch out for and how to protect yourself from...

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Let Kindness Bloom this May! #GCSBMayDay

Small businesses are the heart of our community, and sometimes they need a little help. That’s where you come in! The GCSB May Day Promotion is back, which means it’s time for you to give back to your community – and we want to see! Give back this May by sharing your...

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