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'Tis the Season to be Cybersecure

As the holiday season approaches, cybercriminals ramp up their attacks, hoping to catch consumers off guard.

Ashley Engels Promoted to Ag/Commercial Lender

First Security Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that Ashley Engels has been promoted to Ag/Commercial Lender.

Kim Schlader Achieves Certified Community Lender Credential

First Security is excited to announce that Kim D. Schlader has earned the Certified Community Lender (CCL) certification from the National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA).

Otto's Oasis: A Brief Story Behind a Charles City Tradition

While 1313 Gilbert Street has been the location of a florist and greenhouse business since 1913, Otto’s Oasis has been serving Charles City and the surrounding communities since 2007.

From Passion to Profession: How Ana Blickenderfer Created Sew That!

Ana Blickenderfer describes how her quilting business and event venue came to be.

10 Tips to Safeguard Against Scams

Al Perales is an investigator with the Consumer Protection Division. In his seventeen years in the office, he's seen every type of scams and tracked down scammers. Here are his tips to protect yourself against fraudsters.

From the Iowa Attorney General: Tips to Protect Yourself From Scams

Before you send or transfer any money, consider these warning signs.

Enhanced Online Banking Security Features Update

First Security has implemented additional security features for online banking enrollment and certain online banking tools, and we want you to be prepared.

Don't Fall Victim to the Grandparent Scam

In 2016, the Federal Trade Commission received more than 400,000 complaints from consumers reporting that they’d been exposed to impersonation scams. The “grandparent scam” is one type that deliberately targets older Americans.

5 Ways to Spot a Lottery Scam

Solicitation scams, commonly referred to as an “advance fee,” “lottery” or “sweepstakes” scam, often begin with fraudsters telling the victim they won the lottery or a raffle.