Cybersecurity

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.

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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! 

At Iowa State Bank we take the responsibility of safe-guarding your money very seriously. That’s why we’re sharing information about how to prevent fraud and how to avoid common scams. We’re calling these Scam-O-Grams! Remember, if you have questions or concerns about fraud, call us first.

Every grandparent wants to hear from their grandchild, and scammers know this. If you get a call from someone pretending to be your grandchild, beware! Scammers trick... Read More

We’re pleased to offer another piece of technology specifically for our debit card users – the mobile wallet. Use the mobile wallet to make secure purchases from your smart phone!

Here are some frequently asked questions to help you determine if the mobile wallet is the next great addition to your wallet:

Question: What is a Mobile Wallet?
Answer: A mobile wallet is a way to carry your debit card (or credit card) information in a secure digital... Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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