Fraud Alerts

We’ve been made aware of a scam where fraudsters are calling customers claiming to be from our Fraud Department. These scammers are using convincing tactics and asking for sensitive information like: 🔒 Debit card number 🔒 CVV and PIN 🔒 Social Security number 🔒 Online banking security questions 🔒 A... Read More

We want to make our customers aware of a recent scam affecting banks in the Des Moines area, including Peoples Bank. Several customers have reported receiving phone calls from scammers pretending to be bank employees.   The callers claim there is a fraudulent transaction on the customer’s account and then attempt to collect... Read More

We’ve been made aware of a scam where fraudsters are calling customers claiming to be from our Fraud Department. These scammers are using convincing tactics, even referencing our Indianola branch, and asking for sensitive information like: 🔒 Debit card number 🔒 CVV and PIN 🔒 Social Security number 🔒 Online... Read More

Business fraud is a growing concern for many companies, and small businesses are often the most vulnerable. It’s crucial to understand the various types of fraud that could impact your business and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your assets. Types of Business Fraud You Need to... Read More

Scammers are experts at deception, using phone calls, emails, and texts to trick people into sending money or sharing personal information. If you think you’ve been scammed, acting quickly can help minimize the damage. If you sent money to someone you suspect is a scammer, you may not be able... Read More

The American Bankers Association Foundation and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service today released three new infographics on money mule scams and check fraud as part of their shared ongoing initiatives to protect consumers from scams. The first infographic teaches consumers how to detect and avoid falling victim to a money mule scam. The... Read More

Identity Theft Awareness Week begins next week, highlighting the importance of protecting personal information. Identity theft can take many forms, from opening fraudulent accounts and using stolen details to obtain loans, to filing fake tax returns. With such risks, protecting personal data is a shared responsibility. Key steps to protect... Read More

More than half of Americans know friends and family members who have been victims of scams, according to a new survey by the credit scoring services firm FICO. Fifty-one percent of respondents said they had a friend or family member targeted by a scam, an 8% increase from 2023. At the same... Read More