DFI Press Releases

Press releases issued by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.

March 13, 2001
State Securities Cops Announce Actions against Sellers of Payphone Schemes
Losses so far estimated at $76 million
February 7, 2001
Investors Warned about Callable Certificates of Deposit
Elderly investors being pressured into buying long-term CDs
February 2, 2001
Washington Consumers Receive Checks from California Loan Company's Surety Bond
September 8, 2000
Financial Institutions Director Calls for "Surgical" Attack on Predatory Lending
March 23, 2000
First Alliance Mortgage Company Surrenders License
March 23, 2000
Bankruptcy of First Alliance Mortgage Won't Stop State's Actions
March 6, 2000
Washington Joins Crackdown on Phony Business Opportunities