GCSB News & Updates

Pause Before Hiring a Contractor

by | May 15, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News | 0 Comments

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 —...
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GCSB Employee Spotlight: Laura Stetzel

by | May 11, 2026 | Employee Spotlights, Featured, General News | 0 Comments

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...
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Graduate from Falling for Graduation Gift Scams

by | May 8, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News | 0 Comments

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...
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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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