With 60% of Americans currently using a digital payment service, and with the use of contactless payments being encouraged as a way to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, we recognize the need for Farmers Savings Bank to offer digital payments.  We are excited to announce that you can now enjoy the convenience of a digital way to pay using your Farmers Savings Bank debit card!

Digital payments provide a quick and simple way to make secure purchases.  We support Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and Visa Checkout.  Each wallet has its own unique security features and provides you with flexibility on how you choose to pay. 

If you have any questions contact us at 641-752-2525 and ask for one of our universal bankers.  Or go ahead and enroll:  just find and follow the prompts on your smartphone, then take it for a spin!  Your world is digital, and now the way you pay is as well.

Enjoy!

SECURITY TIPS

CYBERSECURITY THREATS RELATED

TO COVID-19 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) indicates cybersecurity threats are increasing at this time and during times of uncertainty. While the banking community is working hard to keep operations running smoothly, threat actors will seek to exploit this emotional situation to commit fraud and/or facilitate crimes.

Currently, the DHS is tracking reports of fraudsters attempting to distribute malware in fake, COVID-19-themed communications via email, web, and mobile applications. It is important to be extra cautious and vigilant during this time when browsing the web or opening emails, especially when content contains links or attachments related to COVID-19. In addition, be skeptical of news sources other than those directly from major health organizations (Centers for Disease Control [CDC] or the World Health Organization [WHO]) and do not install applications or click on links if you do not know or trust the source.

Some examples of communications that are circulating include:

•  Phishing emails containing unofficial information about COVID-19 claiming to originate from official bodies such as the CDC or WHO

•  Malicious apps containing ransomware that claim to provide COVID-19-related tracking, statistics and visual heatmaps

•  Fake COVID-19 websites that have been created to spread malware

The following are good resources about specific cybersecurity threats regarding COVID-19. Using good security protocol, copy and paste these URLs into your browser instead of clicking the link directly, or navigate to the site via your favorite trusted search engine.

Iowa Department of Public Health: https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus

Center for Disease Control:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

BE SMART.  BE SECURE.