Business Fraud

Consumers are reminded to stay vigilant as bank impersonation scams continue to increase in Iowa and nationwide. Scammers are using sophisticated tactics, including artificial intelligence (AI)-driven voice cloning, spoofed phone numbers, text messages...

As a small business owner, you’re responsible for everything—from payroll and staffing to taxes and day-to-day operations. With so many moving parts, managing your finances efficiently is critical to keeping your business running smoothly. Fortunately,...

Check and mail fraud are on the rise. Criminals often steal checks from mailboxes, alter them, and attempt to cash them. To protect yourself, avoid leaving mail in your mailbox overnight or for long periods of time. If you’re traveling, pause your...

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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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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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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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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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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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’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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