GCSB News & Updates

Fraud Friday: USPS Texts

Have you ever received a text message supposedly from the United States Postal Service (USPS) – or another package delivery carrier such as FedEx or DHL? These texts may say things like: “Your delivery is on the way,” or “There's a problem with delivery,” or will tell...

Fraud Friday: Text Scams to Kids

Unfortunately, adults are not the only ones getting text message scams on their phones. Whether it’s about unpaid tolls, undeliverable packages, or issues with an online account such as Amazon, scammers don’t discriminate against age when they’re sending out their...

Behind the Desk with Brandon Monaghan, Chief Risk Officer, Guthrie Center Branch

Getting to Know BrandonSince joining Guthrie County State Bank in 2008, Brandon Monaghan has been a key player in keeping GCSB operations running smoothly and securely. As Chief Risk Officer, he implements risk management strategies that put the community first—a...

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...

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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...

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Fraud Friday: QR Code Package Scams

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

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

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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