GCSB News & Updates
Fraud Friday: Scammers Want to Buy Your Car
If you’re selling your car online, there are some warning signs you should be aware of in order to prevent getting scammed. Lately, scammers have been pretending to be potential buyers and they trick people who are selling their cars into sending money. Here’s how it...
Fraud Friday: Scams in the Job Market
Applying for jobs was already tricky enough and nowadays, on top of it all, you also have to be weary of fake job listings. College students, recent grads, or anyone new to the job market might not know common red flags for fake jobs. How Job Scams Work Fake Listings:...
GCSB Employee Spotlight: Chris Carlson
Behind the Desk with Chris Carlson, Credit & Financial Analyst, Guthrie Center Branch Finding His Way to GCSB Chris Carlson’s journey to Guthrie County State Bank started with a practical decision—his commute. After 14 years working for a larger bank in Des Moines...
Fraud Friday: Top Summer Scams
As temperatures rise, so do certain types of scams. Here are three scams to watch out for this summer. 1. Moving Scams Summer is peak moving season. Common moving scams include shady movers who demand large upfront payments, moving companies that hold belongings...
Grow with Us: Expanding Our Ag Team – APPLY TODAY!
Guthrie County State Bank is expanding our Ag Lending Team! As a pillar of the Guthrie Center and Panora communities, we're deepening our commitment to the local agricultural industry by adding two new Ag Relationship Managers. We're not just looking for lenders;...
Fraud Friday: Student Loan Scams
Student loans are usually the last thing you want to think about. That’s why there are scams floating around that promise to take care of those student loans for you – for a price. Messaging in student loan scams can include: Management Help – Scammers offer help...
GCSB Employee Spotlight: Kelly Mleynek
Behind the Desk: Get to Know Kelly Mleynek, Electronic Banking Specialist, Guthrie Center Branch We’re proud that the folks who work here at Guthrie County State Bank are dedicated individuals who bring experience, passion, and a personal touch to everything they do....
Fraud Friday: AI Voice Scams
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more advanced every day, so do the scams that use it. One of the biggest schemes that relies on AI is voice cloning. Luckily, in this new age of AI, there is something uniquely human that you and your family can do to stay safe....