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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.

Do Not 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.

First Security Employees Complete Iowa Banker's Association Intro to Commercial Lending School

First Security Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that Kati Woodley, Ashley Engels, Danielle Tegtmeier, and Melissa Jones have successfully completed the 2024 Introduction to Commercial Lending School held October 15-17 in Cedar Rapids.

Cybersecurity Awareness: Social Media Scams

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and as our name suggests, First Security safeguards your funds. While that begins with having the best protection procedures for our online banking, app, and facilities, it also encompasses educating our customers on a newer type of fraud: social media scams.

The Cost of Check Fraud

Criminals continue to find new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in traditional payment methods with checks being a prime target. What information can a stranger gather from a check, and what does First Security recommend to protect yourself?

First Security's Bobbi Spainhower Achieves Accredited Asset Management Specialist Designation

First Security is happy to announce Bobbi Spainhower has recently achieved the Accredited Asset Management Specialist, (AMMS™) designation from the College of Financial Planning. With this achievement, she brings an advanced knowledge base to her daily work, allowing her to better serve her clients.

Drive-Up Changes Planned for September 16th, 2024

First Security values innovation. The bank embraces new ideas and approaches to doing business, and that also includes being open to change. In 2015, a major change for First Security employees and their customers was the implementation of ITMs, otherwise known as Video Banking. Now in 2024, traffic at First Security’s remaining two drive-up windows in Charles City and Hampton will be redirected to the bank’s Video Banking lanes. This change will be implemented on September 16th.

First Security Foundation Announces $7k Contribution to American Passenger Train Museum

First Security is proud to contribute to preserving Charles City's history because it will enrich the town and honor the memory of many individuals, such as Jim Smith, who departed from the depot to serve their country.