GCSB News & Updates

Pause Before Hiring a Contractor

A knock at the door. A flyer in the mailbox. A contractor who says they noticed damage and can start right away. Sounds convenient, right? It’s also a convenient way for scammers to take advantage of people. For many homeowners, eager contractors might sound helpful —...

GCSB Employee Spotlight: Laura Stetzel

Getting to Know LauraFor nearly a decade, Laura Stetzel has been an integral part of the Guthrie County State Bank team. She joined us in 2016 as Loan Administrative Assistant, bringing with her a number of years of experience in banking and a strong desire to work in...

Graduate from Falling for Graduation Gift Scams

Graduation season is full of get-togethers and celebrations. Cards, gifts, announcements, and support from friends and family all become part of the big moment. Unfortunately, scammers know that money is often moving around this time of year — and they use that to...

Fraud Friday: Signs of a Scam

While scams take many shapes and forms, there are usually a few tell-tale signs you should be aware of. For this edition of Fraud Friday at Guthrie County State Bank, we’re breaking down the basics of scam spotting so you can recognize the warning signs before it’s...

read more

Fraud Friday: Tax Identity Theft

The tax deadline is quickly approaching! The only worse feeling than actually doing your taxes is finding out they were done incorrectly… especially due to a scammer. For this Fraud Friday, we are looking at tax identity theft. This is when someone uses your Social...

read more

Fraud Friday: Online Ticket Scams

There’s nothing more exciting than securing tickets to a game or concert you’ve been looking forward to! However, as ticket scams become more popular, you should familiarize yourself with the warning signs before buying tickets online to your next event. Whether it’s...

read more

Fraud Friday: Travel Scams

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...

read more