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Protect Your Mobile Devices from Fraud
August 9, 2022
Categories: Business Fraud, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General
How to Protect Yourself
Mobile devices provide convenience and have become something many of us rely upon daily. Cybercriminals have also seized upon this convenience as a way to commit fraud. Consider the following tips to protect your devices.
Watch for phishing attacks. Cybercriminals will try to steal your personal information to gain access to your accounts through phishing emails and text messages. Be suspicious of any communication... Read More -
Pack Your Cybersecurity Tips for Vacation
June 3, 2022
Categories: Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General
Criminals never take a vacation. When planning a vacation, pack these cybersecurity tips for safe travels:
Keep all of your devices up-to-date, including anti-virus protection. If you are traveling for work, know your company’s information security policies related to traveling with various work devices that may contain sensitive information. Traveling by car? Keep electronics out of sight, and be sure that your vehicle is locked. Flying? Review travel restrictions and prepare... Read More -
Hello, Grandma? Hello, Grandpa?
September 21, 2021
Categories: Community, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General
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
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How Consumers Can Protect Against Coronavirus Scams
April 20, 2020
Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General
As world leaders continue to address the novel coronavirus pandemic, the likelihood that cybercriminals will use the public’s concern over the situation in cyber scams increases. To help educate consumers, use these six tips on how to spot cyber scams.
How to Protect Yourself From Coronavirus Scams
Consider taking the following steps when receiving communications regarding the coronavirus:
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NEW! Online Financial Safety Webinar
March 23, 2020
Categories: Business Fraud, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, General
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Kossuth County is partnering with Iowa State Bank to offer a webinar, “Online Financial Safety”, on Thursday, April 9, 2020. The webinar will be hosted via WebEx, and will begin at 12:00 noon.
The webinar will help participants to better protect their finances from fraud, by teaching how to instill good security practices for one’s home and financial life. “American’s have lost billions of dollars in recent... Read More
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Protect Your Identity this Tax Season
January 30, 2020
Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General
Taxes are due April 15, and as busy professionals work to complete their tax returns, criminals are stepping up their identity theft efforts. Iowa State Bank wants to make sure consumers know how to spot potential identity theft scams this tax season.
IRS impersonation scams involve phone calls or emails from someone claiming to work for the IRS. They may tell the victim that there is an issue with their tax return or that they need to update tax filing information. Following are... Read More
