April is Financial Literacy Month
Posted On: March 30, 2026 by Austin Bank in:
As a member of your community, you have the opportunity to advocate for students in your state to have improved access to personal finance education. Use your experience or position in the community to advocate on this critical piece of legislation.
What is Financial Literacy Month?Financial Literacy Month is a nationwide, collaborative endeavor marked by a variety of activities and events across the country and throughout the month of April. It’s when the financial...
Fraud Update - Most Recent Fraud Attempts 3-26
Posted On: March 26, 2026 by Austin Bank in: fraud, Fraud Alert
We have become aware of fraud attempts against some of our customers in which fraudsters are impersonating officers of the bank, going so far as to spoof bank phone numbers in an attempt to appear legitimate.
In these attempts, customers have been asked for online banking credentials, or sent a link to online banking which is actually a fraud site designed to collect your credentials. Fraudsters may even go so far as to attempt to collect answers for security questions or security...
IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT NACHA RULE REVISIONS
Posted On: March 11, 2026 by Austin Bank in:
We wanted to let you know about upcoming ACH rules changes that will affect you as an ACH originator. Nacha has passed two amendments that will roll out in 2026, the first which is described below and the second which we will inform you of in more detail in the coming weeks.
Amendment One: Standard Company Entry Description Effective Date: March 20, 2026
The new amendment requires companies to input the following in the Company...
March 2026 - Star of the Month - Brenda McMichael
Posted On: March 10, 2026 by Austin Bank in: Star of the Month
When customers enter the Austin Bank office in Frankston, they are consistently greeted with a smiling face and a positive, friendly attitude. This helps set the stage for the rest of the customer’s experience and provides a great foundation for the team to build upon. We are honored to introduce our March Star of the Month, and the first contact you’ll meet upon entry into Frankston, Brenda McMichael.
Brenda currently serves as a customer service representative,...
Flowers aren't the only things growing in Spring - be aware of growing scams!
Posted On: March 2, 2026 by Austin Bank in: fraud
How Scammers Operate on Social Media
Fraudsters use various tactics to lure unsuspecting users into their schemes, including:
Fake Profiles: Scammers create bogus accounts, sometimes impersonating real people, to build trust. Malicious Links: They send messages containing harmful links that install malware or steal data. Emotional Manipulation: Playing on fear, love, or urgency, they convince victims to act without thinking. Bogus...