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  Identity Theft: Be Aware and Prepare

  posted on Monday, January 30, 2023

  Identity theft is the top consumer complaint reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the past several years, and the number of cases continues to grow. The good news is accountholders can help protect themselves by simply being aware of the risk and taking basic precautions.

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  SHAZAM Employees Bring Cheer to Iowa Families

  posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2022

  SHAZAM employees recently showed their support by wrapping EveryStep Cheer Boxes in our Des Moines office.

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  SHAZAM acquires Nicola Banking Systems, expands core banking relationship reach

  posted on Monday, September 19, 2022

  SHAZAM announced it purchased the assets of Nicola Banking Systems, Inc. & NBS Data Services, Inc. SHAZAM's core banking relationship reach expands as they gain Nicola core clients.

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  Hotel guests: Avoid the front desk scam by simply hanging up the phone

  posted by Mike Burke on Wednesday, June 29, 2022

  If you've got upcoming travel plans involving a hotel stay, whether for business or pleasure, beware of the hotel front desk scam. You read that right, but it's not the actual hotel asking for your credit card information, it's a fraudster's con to steal your money!

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  As you head out for the long weekend, remember that criminals don't take time off. Secure your data.

  posted by Ryan Dutton on Wednesday, May 25, 2022

  With much anticipation of fun in the sun and possibly a mini-vacation over the Memorial Day weekend, we're all ready to relax, right? Well, unfortunately, not all of us! Criminals never take time off.

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  SHAZAM recognized for volunteerism by United Way of Central Iowa

  posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2022

  SHAZAM's commitment to giving back was highlighted this week at United Way of Central Iowa's annual LIVE UNITED Awards.

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  Community Banking Month, a time SHAZAM celebrates the many relationships we've built nationwide

  posted by Paul Waltz on Wednesday, April 27, 2022

  As Community Banking Month comes to an end, I've been reflecting on the personal, long-term relationships our SHAZAM team has built nationwide. As SHAZAM's president and CEO, I celebrate that we're a full-service provider dedicated to our clients and their success.

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  Germantown Trust & Savings Bank is SHAZAM's newest Faster Payments program participant

  posted on Tuesday, April 5, 2022

  SHAZAM welcomes Germantown Trust & Savings Bank to the SHAZAM Faster Payments program. By participating in SHAZAM's Faster Payments Network, Germantown Trust & Savings Bank joins other banks delivering to its customers the most modern payments infrastructure in the world.

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  Germantown Trust & Savings Bank is SHAZAM's newest Faster Payments program participant

  posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2022

  SHAZAM, Inc. announces Germantown Trust & Savings Bank (GTSB), a community bank in Breese, IL, as the newest SHAZAM Faster Payments program participant.

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  Changes on the horizon, several issues in play affecting our financial community

  posted by Dan Kramer on Wednesday, March 23, 2022

  We're two years into the pandemic, and I can tell you from a legislative perspective these have been some of the most interesting times I can recall. However, pandemic or not, the government is in full motion so don't be fooled into thinking there isn't much going on, there are issues at hand pertaining to financial institutions you should keep tabs on.