Fraud Prevention

Iowa State Bank is proud to join forces with the Independent Community Bankers of America (R) in partnership with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on an initiative to help customers protect themselves from the growing threat of check fraud. Check...

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Iowa State Bank Reminds Consumers to Be Cautious of Crypto ATM Scams Iowa Attorney General Breanna Bird recently announced her office sued two cryptocurrency ATM companies – Bitcoin Depot and CoinFlip – after Iowans lost more than $20...

Beware of scams, prevent fraud, protect identity, Safety

Identity theft and cyber scams continue to be a threat. It can happen to anyone at any time. Banks work hard to protect your money and keep your accounts safe, but it's crucial that consumers protect themselves from becoming a victim. Here are...

Deepfake technology, once used primarily in entertainment and education, is now being weaponized to exploit consumers, posing significant risks to personal security and financial well-being. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), deepfakes can produce...

With tax preparations underway, now is the time to be vigilant about protecting personal information and tax refunds from fraud. Tax-related identity theft and scams are on the rise, and criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their efforts...

Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, identity theft

As technology transforms the financial landscape, digital financial literacy is more important than ever. With more consumers using digital tools such as mobile banking apps, digital wallets, and online payments systems, understanding how to navigate...

Data Privacy Day, Security

Beware of scams asking for cash to "help" a loved one this holiday season. Don't fall for criminals asking you to claim a prize, help a child or grandchild who has been in an accident or is in jail, or gain your inheritance from a long, lost relative. Unfortunately,...

Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, Holiday spending, identity theft, prevent fraud, Security, Voice Scams

October 2024 If you're making changes to your personal information within Online Banking at www.BankISB.com, or if you are making a transfer between your Iowa State Bank accounts, we've added some additional security features for your protection. Changing...

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Do you practice safe checks? It should come as easily as airline safety, 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 nearly doubled since 2021. Criminals are...

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