We take great pride in being part of the Parsons, Kansas community, and we are committed to making the communities in which we do business better places to live and work. To celebrate our recent banking center remodel, we are donating $1,000 to benefit the Labette Assistance Center and hosting a community collection, a 'Smile Drive' to provide much-needed items for LCEAC. We're encouraging the community to donate new/unused toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, mouthwash, and denture cleaner for those in need! The items can be dropped off at our downtown Parsons banking center through Friday, October 23!

Get your kids involved while you're paying bills! This is a great chance to show them some real-world examples of money. Explain the many ways that bills can be paid: over the phone, by paper check, electronic check or online check draft. Discuss how each method of bill pay takes money out of your account. Be sure to mention late penalties, and emphasize the importance of paying bills on time. #FinLit #TalkingAboutMoney #TeachChildrenToSave

"If everyone else jumped off a cliff, would you jump, too?" We've all heard this at some point in our lives. Research shows that if a person believes other people are doing something, then it must be okay for them too. This is particularly true when people find themselves in a compelling and vague situation, like a sales pitch. If a person on the other end of the phone tells us that 80% of people similar to us have signed up for this "opportunity," we are much more likely to do so – even if we secretly doubt such a claim's accuracy. #PsychologyOfScams #FraudFightingFriday

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9/11 Day is dedicated to making the world a better place one good deed at a time in tribute to those lost on 9/11. Over the past few days, our St. Louis area associates have been collecting goods and more than $600 to donate to a local nonprofit in honor of the day. We are proud of their commitment to their community and their spirit of unity! You can learn more and participate at 911day.org. Let's #NeverForget what we're capable of doing together. #911day

Today, we pause to remember.

You have better things to do than worry about online scams. Take 5 minutes to become a pro scamspotter by taking American Bankers Association's #BanksNeverAskThat quiz. bit.ly/2Dt8bCD #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth

Ever get a text that looks like one of these? Total scam. Just hit delete, and get on with your day. Test your scam IQ at bit.ly/2Dt8bCD #BanksNeverAskThat #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth

Ever received an email asking for your bank account number? It's probably a scam because #BanksNeverAskThat. See what else banks never ask—and test your scam IQ—with this quiz bit.ly/2Dt8bCD #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth

Banks will never send you a text or email that asks you to click a link. Get more #BanksNeverAskThat tips from American Bankers Association — and test your scam IQ — at bit.ly/2Dt8bCD #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth

How often do you browse the internet? Using some of that time to teach your children about staying safe online is an easy way to protect them. Explain to your children how valuable their personal information and privacy is to you, to them, and to online predators. Discuss the risks and benefits of sharing certain information. Then, as a family, make a list of rules for keeping personal information safe online. #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSmart #FinLit #TalkingAboutMoney #TeachChildrenToSave

Stay alert: here are the three most common ways people get hit by bank scams. Think you know how to spot fraud? Test your scam IQ at bit.ly/2Dt8bCD #BanksNeverAskThat #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth

Congratulations to our own Abi Loar of Paola, Kansas, for being voted by her community as one of the best bank tellers in Miami County!

If you think an email, text, or call might be a scam, play it safe. Just hang up and call the number on the back of your card. Get more tips—and test your scam IQ—with this quiz: bit.ly/2Dt8bCD #BanksNeverAskThat #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth

There are some things your bank would never ask. And other things only a scammer will. Get more tips at bit.ly/2Dt8bCD #BanksNeverAskThat #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth

We can't thank our Parsons, KS community enough for helping to make our Smile Drive a success! All of these items will be donated to the Labette Assistance Center. Here's to brighter smiles in our community!

Fraudulent texts and emails often have typos. Real banks use spell check. Get more tips—and find your scam IQ—with this quiz bit.ly/2Dt8bCD #BanksNeverAskThat #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth

We're hiring for a part-time Teller in Lakeville, MN! The hours are Tuesday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00 PM; Saturdays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. For more details, and to apply, visit http://www.greatsouthernbank.jobs/.

The health, safety, and well-being of our customers, associates and communities is our top priority. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, all Great Southern lobbies will be available by appointment only beginning Monday, November 23, 2020. All drive-thru services and hours remain unaffected. Visit www.greatsouthernbank.com/about/covid-19-response for more information.

Scammers can build complete copies of popular websites and "offer" outrageously low deals to steal your payment information. If it's too good to be true, it probably is. Never click on links in an email or pop-up that offer deep discounts. Visit the product's official website directly through your browser to double-check every offer. Keep yourself and your finances safe this holiday season! Check out all of our holiday shopping tips by visiting our website.

The principle of similarity suggests that we tend to like people who seem like us, and, in turn, we are much more likely to agree to a request from someone we like. The similarities can be anything from a shared interest in financial investments to shared personal characteristics. Scammers take advantage of this and may try to find out things about you to appear like you. It could be as simple as asking for your date of birth and then mentioning that it’s theirs also. It can have the unconscious effect of making you more like them and then more likely to agree to their requests. #PsychologyOfScams #FraudFightingFriday

In honor of Veterans Day, all Great Southern offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11.

This holiday season, we are donating more than $40,000 to local food banks and pantries to reduce food insecurity throughout the 100+ communities we serve. We invite everyone to join us at the table and help feed the need by making monetary donations at any Great Southern banking center from now until November 30. Find out which organization we’re supporting in your community by contacting your nearest banking center or sending us a message!

Have you heard of FOMO? It’s the fear of missing out, and fraudsters use it against people to lure them into their schemes. When the freedom to do something is threatened, people tend to react quickly to ensure they don’t miss out. Fraudsters may tell you that their offer is only valid until they put the phone down. The principle of scarcity suggests that people are more likely to be drawn to it. Hearing about this “next big thing” or “limited time offer” may make you feel like you simply can’t miss out on the opportunity. #PsychologyOfScams #FraudFightingFriday

"I'm proud to support Ronald McDonald House Charities because they keep families together! The support they offer ensures that sick children can stay close to their family and the care they need. They provide the gift of togetherness in a time when it is most needed." - Audri Reed, Banking Center Manager, Nixa, MO. It's Share A Heart month for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks! Stop by your participating McDonald's to buy a heart, snap a selfie, and share it to the RMHC page to be entered in their drawing! #ShareAHeart #IHeartRMHC #KeepingFamiliesClose

Our Knoxville, IA, location is looking for a part-time Teller to join their team! The hours are Monday – Friday from 1 PM – 5:45 PM with rotating Saturdays. Learn more about the position and apply on our website https://www.greatsouthernbank.com/careers.

On this day in 1991, we opened our banking center in Neosho, MO! The banking center became the 27th location in the Great Southern footprint. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to serve the Neosho community for the past 30 years! Here’s to many more 🥂

We are thrilled to announce that Avi Suri, Banking Center Manager in St. Peters, MO, is the 2021 Bill and Ann Turner Distinguished Community Service Award recipient! Great Southern President and CEO, Joe Turner, praised her involvement, saying, “Avi's passion to give so much of her time and energy, especially during such a difficult year, is inspiring. I have no doubt that her volunteerism and leadership are promoting positive change in her community. We couldn't be more proud to have Avi on our team and celebrate her outstanding volunteer service." Avi was presented this prestigious award yesterday by senior management, including past award recipients Brian Davies and Eric Mitchell. In her honor, Great Southern Bank will donate $1,500 to a charity of her choice. Congratulations, Avi!

We're hiring! Our Roseville, MN location is looking for a part-time Teller. The hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12 PM - 6 PM, and three Saturdays a month from 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM. Learn more about the position and apply on our website https://www.greatsouthernbank.com/careers.