GCSB News & Updates

Pause Before Hiring a Contractor

A knock at the door. A flyer in the mailbox. A contractor who says they noticed damage and can start right away. Sounds convenient, right? It’s also a convenient way for scammers to take advantage of people. For many homeowners, eager contractors might sound helpful —...

GCSB Employee Spotlight: Laura Stetzel

Getting to Know LauraFor nearly a decade, Laura Stetzel has been an integral part of the Guthrie County State Bank team. She joined us in 2016 as Loan Administrative Assistant, bringing with her a number of years of experience in banking and a strong desire to work in...

Graduate from Falling for Graduation Gift Scams

Graduation season is full of get-togethers and celebrations. Cards, gifts, announcements, and support from friends and family all become part of the big moment. Unfortunately, scammers know that money is often moving around this time of year — and they use that to...

GCSB Expands Ag Team

We are proud to announce the expansion of our Ag Lending Team, welcoming Genevieve McCreary and Tate Stetzel as Ag Relationship Managers. They join Tawnia Ganzer and Dale Behrends in serving the financial needs of area farmers with local insight and decades of...

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DMV Impersonation Scams

A new scam is on the rise that you should know about. Watch out for text messages claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or toll agencies. These DMV impersonation scams are dangerous for motorists who want to be vigilant about obeying traffic laws....

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Freezing Your Credit

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...

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Small Business Scams

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...

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