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Beware of Tax Identity Theft
January 26, 2022
Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General
Tax identity theft is when someone uses your Social Security number to steal your tax refund or for work. People often discover tax identity theft when they file their tax returns. Use these tips to protect yourself this tax season and beyond:
Protect documents with sensitive information.
Safeguard all tax records, Social Security cards, and other financial documents in a safe place. Shred and destroy all financial records when you dispose of them. Protect... Read More -
NEW! BankISB Biz App: eCorp Mobile Banking
October 18, 2021
Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Fraud Prevention, General
Beginning October 25, 2021, all enrolled eCorp users will have access to the BankISB Biz app* with the same rights/privileges available with eCorp Business Banking. The new app simply delivers the eCorp information through your smartphone.
Users will download the app, and have the option of using a physical or soft token, or to enable a finger print option. With the BankISB Biz app, enrolled users can:
View balances & see transfer history – same as eCorp from... Read More -
Can You Spot a Phishing Scam?
October 4, 2021
Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General
Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $3.3 billion to these phishing schemes and other fraud in 2020—that’s nearly double what was lost in 2019.
It’s time to put scammers in their place.
Online... Read More
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NEW! eCorp Business Bill Payment Service
September 27, 2021
Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General
We've added something new for our eCorp Business Online Banking users -- Bill Payment Service.
ECorp Business Online Banking users can now enjoy the same bill payment features that consumers use – with the additional security of eCorp Business Banking!
Pay bills online and make your accounts payable process more efficient and organized. Make one time payments. Set up automatic payments for repeating bills. Get bills delivered to you online. Send detailed... Read More -
Get Alerts in Online Banking
May 12, 2021
Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Debit Card, Fraud Prevention, General, Saving Money
Beginning Monday, May 17, 2021, we will offer account activity "Alerts," for Online Banking and eCorp Business Banking users.
Get an Alert the moment something important happens in your account by text*, email, within our Online Banking message center, or through our Mobile Banking app* -- BankISB.
Alerts let you know exactly what's happening with your money and can make you aware of potentially suspicious activity.
Choose from dozens of Alerts to monitor... Read More
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Traveling? Take the CardValet app with You!
April 6, 2021
Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Debit Card, General
Use Card Valet to Avoid Potential Debit Card Delays When You’re Away from Home
If you’re planning a trip, plan to get the CardValet® app before you go. Create travel plans using the CardValet® app to get more control of your debit card and avoid potential debit card processing delays.
Create domestic or international travel plans with CardValet® -- so that your debit card keeps up with you (and your suitcase.) With CardValet® there... Read More
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Beware of COVID-19 Scams
March 15, 2021
Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, people all over the world have been anxiously awaiting the development of a vaccine that could protect them from the coronavirus. While the announcement that the vaccine is being distributed throughout the U.S. gives cybercriminals the opportunity to create scams, we're providing the following tips to help consumers avoid becoming a victim.
COVID-19 vaccine scams could come through phishing emails that offer to sell a vaccine or other type of treatment.... Read More
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Debit Card Management at Your Fingertips! Introducing CardValet
February 8, 2021
Categories: Business Fraud, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Debit Card, Fraud Prevention, General
Iowa State Bank is pleased to introduce CardValet®, a mobile card management application that helps reduce account fraud by allowing cardholders to monitor accounts with their smartphone and control how, when and where their debit card is used.
CardValet is available in the Apple® App Store or Google® Play. Once CardValet is set up, cardholders have the ability to “turn off” their card when not in use, establish... Read More
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Watch Out for Cyber Monday Scams
November 30, 2020
Categories: Business Fraud, Community, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General
Online shopping has become even more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic as people try to protect themselves through social distancing. With Cyber Monday on the horizon, watch out for phishing and other identity theft scams this holiday shopping season.
Being alert to the social engineering tricks commonly used by cybercriminals is the most effective way to protect yourself from becoming a victim of cybercrime. Following is a list of do's and don'ts to help you spot email phishing... Read More
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Can You Spot a Phishing Scam?
October 1, 2020
Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General
Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $1.9 billion to these phishing schemes and other fraud in 2019 — and the ongoing pandemic has only increased the threat. Imagine where we are in 2020.
It’s... Read More