Skip to Content

Archive - February 2026

Lance Byrnes

February 2026 - Star of the Month - Lance Byrnes

Posted On: February 9, 2026 by Austin Bank in: Star of the Month

The Information Technology (IT) team at Austin Bank is critical to our organization and serves as the backbone for operational efficiency, data security, and strategic growth.  This team is responsible for ensuring banking systems are available 24/7, protecting sensitive data from cyber threats, and supporting employee productivity by managing technology infrastructure.  This month we are pleased to shine the spotlight on a member of this team and recognize Lance Byrnes, Systems Administrator,...

Read More

Beware of Income Tax Scams

Posted On: February 4, 2026 by Austin Bank in: fraud

What is an income tax scam?    

An income tax scam is a fraudulent scheme where criminals impersonate tax authorities like the IRS or trick individuals into providing sensitive personal information such as their social security number, full legal name, bank details, credit card numbers, or history of their financial transactions. These scams are often timed in order to come across as very realistic and usually occur during tax season.

How IRS Refund Check Scams Work

Scammers...

Read More
Aa Aa Aa