GCSB News & Updates

When You Trust a Scammer

by | April 10, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News | 0 Comments

One of the most common tactics used by scammers today is impersonation. Scammers pose as people or organizations you already know and trust, such as banks, government agencies, businesses, or even acquaintances or family members. These scams can arrive through phone...
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Don’t Fall for Fake Tech Support

by | April 3, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News | 0 Comments

Most people rely on their computers and smartphones every day, which makes technology problems especially frustrating. Scammers take advantage of that frustration through tech support scams. It begins by claiming your device has a virus or security problem. These...
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Avoid Government Grant Scams

by | March 27, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News | 0 Comments

Scammers are always finding new ways to trick people into sharing personal information or sending money. One common tactic is claiming you qualify for “free money” through a government grant or related program. These government grant scams often sound exciting....
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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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Fraud Friday: IRS Impostors

Feb 7, 2025 | ,

Have you been contacted recently by someone claiming to be the IRS (Internal Revenue System)? Be careful. IRS impostor scams are on the rise as we approach tax season. Here’s what you need to know: The ScamIn this type of scam, fraudsters pretend to be IRS officials...

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