Washington Department of Financial Institutions

Are you interested in learning about working in the financial services industry? Join our mentorship workshop where you’ll get in-person mentoring and meet leaders in the industry! Apply now! Learn more about this workshop and apply on our website: dfi.wa.gov/next-generatio…

Pause before you pay. Verify before you send. Don’t send money under pressure. Consumer protection is a shared responsibility. If you shared info with a scammer, visit IdentityTheft.gov. Report scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. #NCPW2026

If you sent money to a scammer, don’t panic—act fast! Contact the company you used, report the scam, change your passwords, and monitor your accounts. Get recovery tips from @FTC: ftc.gov/scammed #NCPW2026

Spot a scam? Report it! For #NCPW2026, we’re sharing tips to help you identify, prevent, and report fraud. Common scams: imposter scams, phishing texts, investment fraud, romance scams, payment redirection. Report: ReportFraud.ftc.gov Learn more: dfi.wa.gov/10b/en

🚨 It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Artificial intelligence is making scams look more real than ever. 🤔 That’s why we’re warning about the REAL losses caused by AI scams. #USPIS #NCPW2026 Find the answer at uspis.gov/ncpw-2026.

The first step in protecting yourself from scams is learning how to identify it. There are many ways a scammer can draw you in and take your money. Don’t fall for it! Visit the FTC website to how to avoid a scam: ftc.gov/ncpw #NCPW2026

It’s National Consumer Protection Week! We're celebrating by sharing resources from the Federal Trade Commission, DFI and other partners to highlight information on how to avoid, report, and recover from scams. National Consumer Protection Week: consumer.ftc.gov/features/natio… #NCPW2026

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! 💳 Real investments won’t come from random chats or texts. Scammers may pose as expert traders or share fake websites. Don’t send money to strangers! Learn more at Investor.gov. #DatingOrDefrauding

Got a text from an unknown number? It could be a scammer trying to connect and ask for money. 💬 Forward suspicious texts to 7726 (SPAM), block the number, and report to the FTC. Learn more: ow.ly/BS4y50Ycsky #DatingOrDefrauding

The Dating Smart on-demand webinar is here! Watch today as online dating and scam prevention experts from @OurTimeDating, @AARP, and @CFTC explain scammer tactics, provide dating safety tips, and more. Tune in now: cftc.gov/LearnAndProtec… #DatingorDefrauding

Maybe you’ve heard about relationship investment scams, but how do they work? And how can you protect yourself from them?  Learn how to protect yourself from relationship investment scams:     investor.gov/RelationshipSc…             #DatingOrDefrauding

Getting a DM asking for your phone number? 💔 It could be a scammer using a fake profile—AI makes it easier than ever! Stay safe and learn more about romance scams: dfi.wa.gov/consumers/dati… #DatingOrDefrauding

Catfishing is getting smarter with AI. Don’t send money or share personal info with someone you haven’t met in real life. Do a reverse image search and stay alert for romance scams! Learn more: dfi.wa.gov/consumers/dati… #DatingOrDefrauding

Don’t open the door to scammers. Ignoring or deleting unsolicited texts and DMs is the easiest way to protect yourself from a relationship investment scam. Learn more:             investor.gov/RelationshipSc…  #DatingOrDefrauding

Love at first click? ❤️ ➡️ 💸 Think twice before you fall head over heels online. Romance scams are more sophisticated than ever, using fake profiles and AI to steal your heart and then your wallet. #DatingorDefrauding Learn more ways to spot a romance scam at uspis.gov/news/scam-arti….

Got a letter from a new online friend or Valentine? Be careful—romance scammers may send “love” letters asking for money, gift cards, or crypto. If you get suspicious mail, report it to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. #DatingOrDefrauding

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Skimmers are on the rise at ATMs, gas pumps, and stores. Inspect card readers, cover your PIN, and use indoor ATMs when possible. RFID sleeves help protect your cards. Stay alert for Identity Theft Awareness Week! Learn more: ftc.gov/idtheft #IDTheft #IDTheftWeek

Did you know another common way to steal your identity is through your mailbox? That's right! Thieves are still doing things “old-school” with mail theft! Learn more: ow.ly/EnlQ50Y5wUh #IDTheft #IDTheftWeek

It’s a good thing to know that you should regularly review your account statements and credit reports (at annualcreditreport.com). Also, you can place a fraud alert on your credit report or freeze your credit.

It can be an unsettling feeling when you notice something seems wrong on one of your accounts. There are things YOU can do to fix any errors and that can help keep your finances safe! #IDTheft #IDTheftWeek