If you or someone you know is impacted by any of the wildfires raging in Washington State - visit our Wildfire Resources page https://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/wildfire-financial-relief-and-resources #WildfireResources #WashingtonWildfires #WildfireHelp
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While our social media manager is out, we have the login…hehe. Enjoy this graphic on retirement plans, saving, and avoiding scams! 💵
Want to launch your career in financial services? Join us Sept. 14-17 at UW Tacoma for the Next Generation Financial Leaders Program! Connect with mentors, gain insights, and explore industry trends. Apply now: https://dfi.wa.gov/next-generation-financial-leaders #NextGenFinancialLeaders
This 4th of July is a big one! One way to make this year even more memorable — and find personal financial freedom — is to pay down (or off) your debt! Visit our website for resources on how to become debt free: dfi.wa.gov/financial-education/information/debt #4thofJuly #financialeducation
This past Tuesday, DFI raised the Juneteenth Flag in front of our Tumwater headquarters with staff. DFI celebrates progress in addressing the wealth gap and remains committed to equity for all. #Juneteenth
When it's game time, your financial plan wins! Budget, save, avoid scammers, and pay debt. Victory awaits! #WorldCup
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Scammers are targeting older adults in record numbers for record financial losses! PLEASE talk with your friends and family members about financial scams. #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay
June 11, 2026 - DFI issued a Statement of Charges against Bitcoin Depot Operating, LLC, alleging Bitcoin Depot’s crypto kiosks charged customers up to 42% more than market price and that the company profited from consumers being scammed. #pressrelease
Today, we gathered in front of our headquarters building to raise the Progress Pride Flag in celebration of #PrideMonth. DFI is honored to serve ALL who call Washington State "home.” Happy Pride Month!
Our thoughts are with the survivors and families of those killed or missing in the Longview disaster. Washingtonians are generous people.
We enjoyed celebrating Public Service Recognition Week and our amazing DFI employees protecting Washington! Congrats to award winners—your hard work shines! 🎉 #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek
No one wants to visit the Debt Star, so one needs to maintain funds. Use those Jedi skills to defeat overspending and create peace within your wallet (or account). #MayThe4thBeWithYou
It’s Day 5 of #AmericaSavesWeek 2026! Today’s theme, “Your Story, Your Future,” is all about building the future you want—one step, one decision, one goal at a time. What’s one step you can take today to get closer to your goals? #ASW2026
For Day 4 of #AmericaSavesWeek, we’re focusing on rewriting the debt narrative. Debt doesn’t define you! It’s just one chapter in your financial story. As you work toward paying it down, remember: every dollar paid is progress and proof of your resilience. #ASW2026
It’s Day 3 of #AmericaSavesWeek 2026: Dream Big, Plan with Purpose! Choose a milestone you want to save for and take one small step toward it today! Learn more from AmericaSaves: https://ow.ly/flyj50YEGUF #ASW2026
It’s Day 2 of #AmericaSavesWeek 2026 and today we’re focusing on the unexpected! Life can throw curveballs—bills, car repairs, or medical expenses. Take a moment today to check your emergency fund goal or start one. Even small savings add up to a big peace of mind! #ASW2026
It’s Day 1 of #AmericaSavesWeek! 🎉 Today we're focused on building a strong foundation: planning, saving, and building habits you can count on. Take a small step that makes a BIG impact: set up or increase your automatic savings transfer today! #ASW2026
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-generat...
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: ReportFraud.ftc.gov #NCPW2026
Sent money to a scammer? Don’t panic—act fast! Contact the company you used, report the scam, and ask if you can get your money back. Change passwords and monitor your accounts. Get help: ftc.gov/scammed #NCPW2026
Spot a scam? Report it! For #NCPW2026, learn to identify, prevent, and report fraud. Watch for imposter scams, phishing texts, investment fraud, romance scams, and payment redirection. Report: ReportFraud.ftc.gov More: dfi.wa.gov/10b/en
Today, we’re focusing on how to identify a scam, like getting an unknown call or text asking you for money. 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! #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. About National Consumer Protection Week: consumer.ftc.gov/features/nat... #NCPW2026
Quick check-in for Washington workers. 🟢 Saving for retirement 🟡 Want to, but not sure how 🔴 Not on your radar yet No judgment. Just curious. Washington Saves launches in 2027 to help make saving easier.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Beware of investment scams—real opportunities don’t come from random chats. Learn more and take the SEC’s quiz: Investor.gov. #DatingOrDefrauding
1.2 million Washington workers don't have access to workplace retirement savings. Not because they don't want to save. Because their employer—often a small business—can't afford the complexity of a 401(k). We're changing that. 🧵 1/3
Getting texts from unknown numbers? It could be a scammer trying to connect. 💬 Don’t reply—block and report the number. Forward suspicious texts to 7726 (SPAM) and report to the FTC. Learn more about romance scams: https://ow.ly/hHHH50YcsgY #DatingOrDefrauding
Got a DM asking for your phone number? 💔 Fake profiles and AI scams are everywhere—don’t fall for it! Learn how to spot romance scams: dfi.wa.gov/consumers/dating-or-defrauding-avoid-romance-scams #DatingOrDefrauding
Catfishing is getting easier with AI, especially on dating apps. Don’t send money or share personal info with someone you haven’t met in real life. Do a reverse image search to spot scammers. Learn more about romance scams on our website: https://ow.ly/g90Z50YcppG #DatingOrDefrauding
Received a “love letter” from a new online friend or Valentine? Be cautious! Scammers often send mail asking for money, gift cards, or crypto to seem more genuine. If you suspect a scam, report it to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. #DatingOrDefrauding