FRAUD ALERT!

We have been notified that criminals are “spoofing” our phone number and claiming to be a named employee of Iowa State Bank. Beware! Do NOT give out personal information that we already know! This includes card numbers & balances.

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What Ice Cream Can Teach Us About Check Fraud

There’s something magical about ice cream: simple ingredients, endless flavor possibilities, and the joy of a perfect scoop on a warm day. But just like your favorite frozen treat, not everything is as sweet as it seems—especially when it...

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How AI is Fueling a New Wave of Scams Targeting Older Adults

Scammers know how powerful and realistic artificial intelligence (AI) has become – and they’re using it to their advantage. Everyone is susceptible to fraud, but older adults have become a popular target. It is estimated that seniors in the...

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Beware of Scams
Don't Be Fooled by Scams

Wednesday, April 1, 2026, may be April Fool’s Day, but when it comes to scams, now is the time to strengthen online habits and stay alert concerning digital scams. Fraud activity continues to climb nationwide. According to the Federal Trade Commission...

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Tax fraud prevention tips
Protect Yourself from Tax Fraud

As tax season approaches, Iowa State Bank reminds consumers to be vigilant about protecting their personal information and refunds from fraud. Tax-related identity theft and scams are on the rise, and criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated...

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Beware of Holiday Scams
Don't Let Scammers Steal Your Joy this Season

Iowa State Bank urges consumers to use extra caution online this holiday season. Scammers take advantage of unique opportunities during the holiday season to defraud consumers.  These involve phishing emails, charity scams, delivery scams and travel...

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Can You Spot a Scam?
Can You Spot a Scam?

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank, a loved one, the government or law enforcement. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only...

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Iowa Banks Warn Business Customers About Account Takeover Scams
Iowa Banks Warn Business Customers About Account Takeover Scams

Iowa’s banking industry continues to see fraud associated with corporate account takeover   JOHNSTON, Iowa (Oct. 13, 2025) — Iowa banks continue to see sophisticated fraud impacting business customers. Currently, business customers...

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Practice Safe Checks
Do You Practice Safe Checks?

It should come as easily as fastening your seat belt on a plane, so buckle up for this one. Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared. In fact, they’ve doubled since 2021. Criminals are becoming more...

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Debit Card Controls at Your Fingertips

Take control of your debit card with our mobile banking app: BankISB Customers who use our mobile banking app, BankISB, will find these debit card featuring within the BankISB app under "My Cards": Turn your debit card on & off -- This could be...

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Beware of grandparent scams
Beware of Grandparent Scams

With National Grandparents Day approaching on September 7, Iowa State Bank reminds consumers, especially older Iowans, to be cautious of a growing scam that targets grandparents by playing on emotion and urgency. What is a grandparent scam? Grandparent...

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