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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

You've spent your whole life building your legacy. When it comes time to continue your legacy, who should you choose to make sure that your wishes become reality? As many people place their assets, such as farms and accumulated wealth, within...

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...

#BanksNeverAskThat, Consumer Tips, identity theft, protect identity, Security

With offices in north-central Iowa, employees of the Iowa State Bnak in Algona chose to help their fellow Iowans in need through a $2,000 donation to the Spencer Chabmer of Commerce Foundantion for Flood Relief. The ISB Community Crusaders is the employee-funded...

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 and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission's...

#BanksNeverAskThat, Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, prevent fraud, Security

When it comes to suspicious emails, text messages and phone calls, don't be fooled by a phishing scam. Every day, thousands of people are tricked into providing confidential information (like account numbers, passwords or PINs) either online or over...

Beware of scams, Fraud detection, identity theft, prevent fraud, Safety, Security