GCSB News & Updates

Business Coaching and Investment Scams Want YOU!

by Jill Saar | June 12, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News | 0 Comments

Online ads for business coaching programs and investment training courses are everywhere these days. Who wouldn’t want to level up their business, triple their income, and invest money easily? These are easy targets for scams as many people know little about the world...

Make Your Vacation Smooth Sailing & Scam-Free

by Jill Saar | June 5, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News | 0 Comments

Summer travel season is here! While many families are searching for deals on flights, hotels, and vacation rentals, scammers are also working hard behind the scenes to take advantage of eager travelers. While there are legitimate discounts available, scammers often...

That Job Offer Text Isn’t What It Seems

by Jill Saar | May 29, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News | 0 Comments

“You’ve been selected.” “We reviewed your resume.” “Flexible work, great pay — start today.” If a job offer like this shows up out of nowhere, it’s worth taking a closer look. Job offer text scams are becoming more common, especially as more people search for flexible...

GCSB Quarterly Newsletter – October 2023

Oct 5, 2023 | General News, Heritage Club

Browse the October issue of the GCSB Heritage Club newsletter featuring: August Travel Show & Social Event Recaps Friendly Reminders One- and Two-Day Tour Registration Fraud: Disaster Relief Scams 5 Tips for Online Safety Connecting Communities: AC/GC vs. Panorama...

Thinking about starting a small business?

Aug 10, 2023 | General News

Calling all local aspiring entrepreneurs! We’re pleased to share that we’re hosting a free seminar on Wednesday, September 13 called “Starting a Small Business.” This is a perfect opportunity for folks who have a great idea for a small business and are ready to learn...

Top-of-the-line security for your online transactions

Aug 7, 2023 | General News

Our highest priority here at Guthrie County State Bank is keeping your account safe and secure with the latest security technology available. We’re pleased to share that our debit card processing partner, SHAZAM, is implementing a new security feature called Visa...

Fraud Friday: 3 ways to avoid subscription traps and deceptive free trials

Jul 21, 2023 | Fraud Friday, General News

This Fraud Friday we’re discussing a slightly more subtle, insidious scheme that’s plaguing customers: predatory subscriptions, free trials and memberships. You may have experienced one of these yourself when you signed up to get something sent to your home on a...

Fraud Friday: How to stop unwanted calls

Jun 23, 2023 | Fraud Friday, General News

Scammers sure are relentless, aren’t they? If it sometimes feels like robocalls just won't go away, that’s because they won’t. Try as you might to get rid of telemarketers and scam calls, the spam always seems to return no matter what you do. By utilizing the...

Fraud Friday: Scammers Masquerading as “Tech Support”

Jun 9, 2023 | Fraud Friday, General News

You may have heard reports of tech support scams from your friends or family recently, or perhaps you’ve experienced one for yourself. Scammers are attempting to get money, personal information, or access to files with this increasingly popular scheme. A pop-up...

Celebrating a Milestone Employment Anniversary

Jun 1, 2023 | General News

Sending a special thank you and congratulations to Brandon Monaghan on his 15th GCSB service anniversary! As our vice president and chief risk officer, Brandon plays an important role in keeping things moving forward at the bank! We asked Brandon to answer a few...

Fraud Friday: 3 tips for spotting student loan forgiveness scams

May 12, 2023 | Fraud Friday, General News

Although the government’s new proposal to forgive some federal student loans is underway, scammers are still trying to fool borrowers into falling for fraudulent student loan forgiveness schemes. With student loan payments on pause while the matter is held up in...