GCSB News & Updates
Welcoming Brandi McHargue and Jay Rhoten to the GCSB Team
We’re proud to announce the addition of two new Universal Bankers to the GCSB team. Both Brandi McHargue and Jay Rhoten bring a unique skillset and wide-ranging experience that will be a great asset to our valued customers. Brandi McHargue: Enhancing Customer...
Fraud Friday: Bitcoin Scams
Welcome to another Fraud Friday with Guthrie County State Bank! This time, we’re taking a closer look at a concerning new trend: Bitcoin ATM Scams. Bitcoin in general is still fairly new territory for many people, which is why scammers love to use it to their...
Fraud Friday: Debt Relief Scams
Happy Friday! We're back with more important tips to keep you and your money safe from fraud. This week, we are highlighting a common scheme called Debt Relief Scams. Let's dive into five simple steps you can take to avoid falling for these scams. Understanding Debt...
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...
Fraud Friday: Timeshare & Vacation Club Scams
Many of us know of someone with a timeshare–they can seem pretty appealing, especially compared to the rollercoaster of Iowa’s seasonal weather. If you’re thinking of diving into the world of timeshares and vacation clubs, make sure you have these details top of mind...
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...
Fraud Friday: 5 tips to help you avoid sweepstakes scams
Contests and sweepstakes can feel like a fun chance for folks to win big, but they also tend to attract scammers looking to exploit that excitement and trust. Perhaps you might expect that from shady, small-time fraudsters, but would you ever think a large, well-known...
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...