Resources by topic: Fraud

Links to a number of helpful resources to help you prevent fraud.

Alerts

• Alerts from DFI
  Financial fraud alerts issued by DFI.
• Investment Fraud Alerts from the Securities and Exchange Commission
  Investment fraud alerts issued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Investment Fraud Alerts from FINRA
  Investment fraud alerts issued by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
• Alerts from AARP
  Financial fraud alerts from AARP.
• Alerts from the Better Business Bureau
  Scam alerts issued by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

Avoiding Fraud

• Most Common Investment Traps
  The most common investment traps as identified by DFI.
• Avoiding Mortgage Fraud
  Tips from DFI on how to avoid mortgage fraud.
• Common Fraud Schemes
  Common types of fraud to be aware of as identified by the FBI.
• Avoiding Identity Theft
  From the Washington State Office of the Attorney General: Information about identity theft and how to protect yourself.

Reporting Fraud

• Report Financial Fraud to DFI
  If you think you are a victim of financial fraud, report it to DFI by filing a complaint.
• Report Consumer Fraud to the Attorney General's Office
  If you think you are a victim of consumer fraud, report it to Washington State Office of the Attorney General by filing a complaint.
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
  You can also file complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
• Report Internet Crime
  Report internet crime to the internet crime complaint center.