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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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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
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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
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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
