GCSB News & Updates

Fraud Friday: Holiday Scams

The holiday season is here! Unfortunately, so are the holiday scams. On this Fraud Friday, we are highlighting three scams to watch out for during the holidays. Fraudulent Emails & Text Messages (aka Phishing and Smishing) Many shoppers do most, if not all, of...

Fraud Friday: Medicare Open Enrollment Reminders

From October 15 to December 7, you may receive even more spam calls than usual – especially if you have Medicare. This time of year is known as Open Enrollment, when you can make changes to your healthcare and prescription plans. For some agents and brokers, however,...

Fraud Friday: The Method Of Payment Scammers Love

Welcome back to Fraud Friday with Guthrie County State Bank, where we are dedicated to keeping your money safe and providing you with the latest tips and tricks to fight off scammers. Today we are focusing on a specific method of payment that scammers often rely on:...

Spring into Kindness this May! #GCSBMayDay

Help spread smiles as we move into spring for the chance to win $500* toward a nonprofit or local business of your choice. The GCSB May Day Promotion is back, which means it’s time for you to give back to your community – and we want to see! Give back this May by...

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Fraud Friday: Tax Season Security

Tax season is a busy time for everyone, even scammers. This Fraud Friday, we’re taking a look at how to protect your identity in relation to taxes. As we quickly approach the tax filing deadline of April 15, scammers are surely ramping up their efforts to steal...

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Fraud Friday: Avoiding QR Code Scams

Another day, another new scam. Unfortunately, folks, scammers’ creativity knows no bounds, so this Fraud Friday we’re sharing 5 steps you can take to help safeguard yourself from a recent development in the fraud world: QR code scams. Understanding QR Code ScamsQR...

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