GCSB News & Updates
GCSB Employee Spotlight: Chris Carlson
Behind the Desk with Chris Carlson, Credit & Financial Analyst, Guthrie Center Branch Finding His Way to GCSB Chris Carlson’s journey to Guthrie County State Bank started with a practical decision—his commute. After 14 years working for a larger bank in Des Moines...
Fraud Friday: Top Summer Scams
As temperatures rise, so do certain types of scams. Here are three scams to watch out for this summer. 1. Moving Scams Summer is peak moving season. Common moving scams include shady movers who demand large upfront payments, moving companies that hold belongings...
Grow with Us: Expanding Our Ag Team – APPLY TODAY!
Guthrie County State Bank is expanding our Ag Lending Team! As a pillar of the Guthrie Center and Panora communities, we're deepening our commitment to the local agricultural industry by adding two new Ag Relationship Managers. We're not just looking for lenders;...
Fraud Friday: Student Loan Scams
Student loans are usually the last thing you want to think about. That’s why there are scams floating around that promise to take care of those student loans for you – for a price. Messaging in student loan scams can include: Management Help – Scammers offer help...
GCSB Employee Spotlight: Kelly Mleynek
Behind the Desk: Get to Know Kelly Mleynek, Electronic Banking Specialist, Guthrie Center Branch We’re proud that the folks who work here at Guthrie County State Bank are dedicated individuals who bring experience, passion, and a personal touch to everything they do....
Fraud Friday: AI Voice Scams
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more advanced every day, so do the scams that use it. One of the biggest schemes that relies on AI is voice cloning. Luckily, in this new age of AI, there is something uniquely human that you and your family can do to stay safe....
Fraud Friday: Spoofing Scams
Many banks have recently reported an increase in spoofing attempts. Spoofing is a type of scam where criminals reach out to people under the guise of an individual or more often an organization, such as their financial institution. Spoofing scams will appear to be...
Fraud Friday: Don’t Get Scammed by Search Results!
In today's digital world, a quick online search is often the first step for anything from finding a local business to checking on a government service. We rely on search engines to connect us with the information we need. But what if those seemingly helpful search...