Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

09/01/2026

Washington Saves will be at BizFair in Puyallup on September 19! This free event is a valuable opportunity for all current and aspiring small business owners. For information on workshops, exhibitors, and registration visit www.bizfair.wa.gov

09/01/2026

Scams, Schemes and Screens goes beyond identifying common scams to ...

09/01/2026

During this episode of Talk Back, we are recapping Episode 5 of NAS...

08/28/2026

Many people experience fraud but never report it, and scammers count on you staying silent. Your story — especially when you share it with friends, family, and the FTC — is a powerful tool in the fight against fraud. Here’s why your report matters.

08/27/2026

The warns of an evolving digital assets scam where fraudsters are sending fake IRS letters that direct you to enroll your cryptocurrency in a “Digital Asset Compliance Portal” by a certain deadline. No such portal exists.

If you receive this notice, do not scan the QR code or provide any personal or financial information. Scammers are trying to steal your information and digital assets.

Stay alert and report these scams at www.irs.gov/scams

08/27/2026

Only scammers say they’ll remove all accurate negative information from your credit report. Get your free credit report weekly at AnnualCreditReport.com.

08/26/2026

A few minutes each week can help protect your money.

- Review your account
- Set up alerts
- Monitor cleared checks

Simple habits can help you catch suspicious activity earlier. Head over to America Saves to learn about what to do if you're a victim of check fraud.

08/26/2026

When sorting through paperwork, watch for documents that reveal pieces of your identity, like your name and address, an old bill paired with an insurance ID, or a pay stub with your signature, because together they can be enough for fraud.

On their own, these may not seem risky. Together, they can give scammers enough information to impersonate you or access accounts.

08/25/2026

08/24/2026