GCSB News & Updates

When You Trust a Scammer

One of the most common tactics used by scammers today is impersonation. Scammers pose as people or organizations you already know and trust, such as banks, government agencies, businesses, or even acquaintances or family members. These scams can arrive through phone...

Don’t Fall for Fake Tech Support

Most people rely on their computers and smartphones every day, which makes technology problems especially frustrating. Scammers take advantage of that frustration through tech support scams. It begins by claiming your device has a virus or security problem. These...

Avoid Government Grant Scams

Scammers are always finding new ways to trick people into sharing personal information or sending money. One common tactic is claiming you qualify for “free money” through a government grant or related program. These government grant scams often sound exciting....

Fraud Friday: Unpaid Tolls

Long are the days of manned toll booths where you can just cough up loose change to the toll booth worker. The majority of U.S. tolls now utilize an electronic system that reads your license plate and sends you a bill in the mail, prompting you to pay online....

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Fraud Friday: USPS Texts

Have you ever received a text message supposedly from the United States Postal Service (USPS) – or another package delivery carrier such as FedEx or DHL? These texts may say things like: “Your delivery is on the way,” or “There's a problem with delivery,” or will tell...

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Fraud Friday: AI Scams

The rising popularity of Artificial intelligence (AI) has many benefits but there are downsides too – one of those being AI scams. Scammers are using AI to make their schemes more believable. Here are six AI scams to watch out for and how to protect yourself from...

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Let Kindness Bloom this May! #GCSBMayDay

Small businesses are the heart of our community, and sometimes they need a little help. That’s where you come in! 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 sharing your...

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Welcome to the GCSB Team, Doreen and Douglas!

We’re excited to introduce two talented new Universal Bankers to the GCSB family! Please join us in welcoming Doreen Johnson and Douglas Glade to our Panora branch team. Bringing a wealth of experience in financial services, leadership coaching, and customer-focused...

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Fraud Friday: Text Scams to Kids

Unfortunately, adults are not the only ones getting text message scams on their phones. Whether it’s about unpaid tolls, undeliverable packages, or issues with an online account such as Amazon, scammers don’t discriminate against age when they’re sending out their...

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