GCSB News & Updates

Freezing your credit can be a great temporary solution to sticky situations. Whether you’ve been hit by scammers, had your identity stolen, or simply lost your wallet, this handy feature is available to you at any time. What is a credit freeze? A tool to prevent new...

As we mentioned in our recent Fraud Friday article on business identity theft, scams don’t only target individuals–businesses are at risk too. Unfortunately, small businesses are at an even greater risk because scams can be detrimental to their operations. If you own...

Charities and non-profits play an important role in our communities. They lend support to several sectors, including hospitals, churches, youth sports, the arts, and disaster relief. Many Iowans give generously to these causes with both their time and money....

Everyone wants good health, and many go to great lengths to try to achieve it. Unfortunately, scammers take advantage of this natural human desire to be healthier. They know that when it comes to health, people are often willing to try anything. That’s what makes...

Identity theft is a growing threat for small businesses. Business identity theft costs U.S. companies billions each year, and the fallout can be severe: disrupted cash flow, strained relationships with creditors and suppliers, and long-term damage to reputations. When...

If you use paper checks, you need to be aware of the rising scam of check washing. Scammers are using methods of chemically washing key information on checks to steal people’s money. It’s crucial to check your bank accounts, statements, and deposits thoroughly and...