December 2025 - Star of the Month - Janelin Higuera
Posted On: December 8, 2025 by Austin Bank in: Star of the Month
Our final Star for 2025 has earned respect and admiration in her work across multiple departments within the bank. She is a success-oriented employee who is a true team player – highly committed to the bank’s overall goals, taking ownership of team performance, and contributing her skills while supporting others. We are proud to introduce you to Janelin Higuera, our December Star of the Month.
Janelin currently serves as a Staff Accountant and Human Resources...
Tips for Holiday Shopping to Protect Yourself Against Fraud
Posted On: December 1, 2025 by Austin Bank in: fraud
Watch out for these holiday attacks:
GIFT CARD PEEK SCAM
Scammers will take gift cards off the rack, scratch off the silver coating that protects the PIN code, record the code, then carefully apply a new coating in a way that leaves buyers none the wiser.
The perpetrator waits a day or two for the card to be purchased and activated, and the card number and PIN are ready for the scammer to use. The disappointed gift card recipient is left with a dud.
Solution: Carefully...