Wait a Minute. Is This a SCAM?

History is jammed packed with stories of innovative ways that scammers use to trick people to give them their money.  Scams often seem distant and unlikely — until they happen to you. Don’t be fooled. Protect yourself from becoming a victim by watching out for these five signs: An Unexpected Request It is unusual for someone you know to make an unexpected request for money. If your friend or relative contacts you asking for money, contact them through another means before
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Checkups. We all know that you can visit with a doctor for a physical checkup to make sure all is well. But did you know you can also visit with a personal banker at First Citizens for a Digital Checkup? It's easy! Simply call to set up a meeting (over the phone, virtual, or in person) to review the bank products and services you already have, then find out if there are any new services you could be utilizing. Is a digital checkup important? Well, here are the top five reasons why getting a Digital
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The Junior Chamber International – Iowa (JCI Iowa) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Outstanding Young Iowan Award (OYI). Mason City’s Julie Bauer was one of four recipients of this year’s award. The OYI Award recognizes individuals between the ages of 21 to 40 making an impact on their communities through an array of efforts such as business, political, academic, and civic engagement. The OYI Award is the highest, distinguished award given by JCI Iowa
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First Citizens recognizes the importance of document security and disposal. That’s why we are hosting Shred Days on August 31 and September 4, 2020. Click here for locations and times. You will have the opportunity to securely shred and dispose of documents that contain sensitive information. A professional shred truck will collect and shred the documents on the premises. It’s a quick, easy, and safe way to get rid of your personal documents that you’ve had at your house. Due
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First Citizens Charitable Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that 49 area organizations were the recipients of $293,995 in donations in the first half of 2020.  Recipients are: Cedar Valley Seminary Foundation $25,000; Charles City Community School District $10,000; Charles H. MacNider Art Museum $2,000; Chickasaw Event Center $1,000; Elderbridge Agency on Aging $5,000; Everybody Plays Inclusive Playground $5,000; Floyd County Historical Society $15,000; Food Bank of Iowa $5,000; Forest
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Since the beginning of social civilization, people have held meetings in some form or another. One could argue the first “meetings” took place around a campfire, discussing plans to hunt for food or how to create a wheel. In today’s world, we can use video conferencing to see a doctor, take a class, or talk to family and friends. The list goes on and on. However, the technology behind modern-day video conferencing took decades to develop. Here is an interesting history timeline
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Do you have any pennies, nickels, dimes, or quarters? Right now they are in high demand due to the reduced flow of coins through the economy. Is the COVID-19 pandemic coin disruption equivalent to the toilet paper shortage we have recently gone through? What can be done about it? Before answering these questions, it’s helpful to know the U.S. Mint is responsible for all coin production, while the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) is responsible for keeping track of it all. If
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First Citizens Bank is pleased to announce promotions of two employees and the addition of one new member to the wealth management team. Amanda Berding has been promoted to Trust Operations Officer. In this role, Amanda leads the internal operations team in Wealth Management providing smooth and efficient operations for both internal clients and outsourcing clients. Amanda started her career at First Citizens in 2004 and has worked her way through various roles in the bank. Amanda attained
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As we all adjust to the “new normal” in the way we live due to the coronavirus outbreak, this also includes adjusting to the way we bank. It’s no secret that our drive-thrus are seeing more and more customers visiting to complete a variety of transactions. But these transactions go beyond simply cashing a check or making a deposit. Do you know all of the things you can do in the drive-thru? In the drive-thru you can: Make Loan Payments. Home loans, car loans, you name
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Now more than ever, it is nice to have a memory vivid enough to bring a smile and content sigh. Remember the fun summer pastime of being outside at night catching fireflies that lit up the darkness? You may recall gazing at their pulsing light through a glass jar or watching them blink inside your hands before letting them fly away. With firefly season in full swing, their enchanting light displays often spark our curiosity and capture our imaginations. How much do you know about them and their magical
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