GCSB News & Updates

As fraudsters advance their strategies for online scams, don’t forget the more traditional methods that could be targeted too. Recently, there has been a sharp increase in mail-related check fraud across the country. For instance, reported cases of mail fraud doubled...

Happy Fraud Friday! We're back with essential tips to keep you and your money safe from fraud. This week, let's dive into a common scam involving the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you get a suspicious call from someone claiming to be with the SSA, here’s...

Here’s a not-so-fun fact for this Fraud Friday: About one in four people who've lost money to scams since 2021 said it all started on social media. Another fact: Most people we know are on some form of social media. Let’s be honest, some of these people are on social...

In today's digital age, it's crucial to be aware of emerging cyber threats like vishing and spoofing. Vishing, a blend of "voice" and "phishing," is a sneaky tactic where scammers trick people into sharing personal information over the phone through voice cloning and...

Welcome to this week’s edition of Fraud Friday with Guthrie County State Bank! On this Fraud Friday, we're highlighting a common and troublesome issue: gift card scamming. Here are ways to spot this scam and prevent falling victim to it. Check for the “Gift’ in “Gift...