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  • How to Deal with Fraud on a Payment App

    April 4, 2022

    Categories: Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General

    Whether it is Venmo, PayPal or Apple Pay, peer-to-peer payment apps have quickly risen in popularity over the last few years. While they create convenience for consumers, they also create a new target for fraudsters. And because payment apps do not have the same consumer protection as bank accounts, such as FDIC insurance, money stolen through a payment app cannot be recovered.

    There are many precautions consumers can take to protect their payment app accounts from fraud, but using one... Read More

    Tags: Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, prevent fraud, Safety, Security

  • 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

    Tags: Beware of scams, prevent fraud, protect identity, trust services

  • 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

    Tags: Beware of scams, identity theft, prevent fraud, Security

  • 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

    Tags: Consumer Tips, prevent fraud, Security

  • 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

    Tags: Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, prevent fraud, protect identity, Security

  • 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

    Tags: Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, identity theft, prevent fraud, protect identity, Safety, Security

  • 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

    Tags: identity theft, prevent fraud, protect identity, tax fraud

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