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United States Washington State DFI Financial Crime ✓ 22 claims 03 Nov 2026

Washington DFI flags crypto platform XMPro after $800,000 pig-butchering complaint

Washington's Department of Financial Institutions has published a scam-tracker alert on XMPro, a cryptocurrency trading site reached through shifting domains. The alert reconstructs a single Washington resident's complaint in unusual operational detail, including how the operators laundered deposits across wallets and chains and coached the victim to defeat exchange and bank fraud screening. For financial-crime teams, it is a clean case study in current pig-butchering tradecraft.

  • DFI reports a Washington resident was solicited on LinkedIn by "Vanessa," moved to WhatsApp, and directed to deposit crypto bought on Coinbase into XMPro.
  • The scheme induced a $750,000 withdrawal from the investor's IRA, with instructions to send bitcoin incrementally to avoid triggering Coinbase fraud protection.
  • When the investor sought to withdraw, XMPro demanded a 10% fee and refund of profits totaling over $270,000, and told the investor to label a wire to "Echo Synergy FZE" as "goods" and avoid words like investment or tax.
  • DFI found XMPro's displayed transaction history inconsistent with public blockchain records and traced and froze $150,000 of the investor's funds.
  • Reported loss is $800,000; DFI classifies the matter as a cryptocurrency, advance-fee and pig-butchering scam.
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United States Washington State DFI Financial Crime ✓ 22 claims 27 Oct 2026

Washington DFI flags impersonation scam using Rockland Securities and Bank of Singapore names

Washington's Department of Financial Institutions has published an Investment Scam Tracker alert describing a cryptocurrency-linked fraud that impersonated a licensed broker-dealer and a private bank. The alert details the recruitment channel, payment rails and advance-fee tactic used, and sets out how residents can verify licensing and report losses. It is a public-education notice, not an enforcement action.

  • A firm calling itself Rockland Securities allegedly impersonated the legitimate Rockland Securities, LLC, with contact made via a Facebook work-from-home advert and WhatsApp.
  • The investor reported losing approximately $23,505 sent via Cash App and Western Union into a platform called Skysphere promising high returns.
  • An entity impersonating the Bank of Singapore demanded a $3,038 tax fee before withdrawal, a classic advance-fee tactic; the investor did not pay and could not recover funds.
  • DFI states the allegations and reported losses are unverified and that it cannot assist in recovering lost cryptocurrency funds.
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United States Washington State DFI Conduct & Consumer ✓ 14 claims 26 Oct 2026

Washington regulator warns consumers on hidden costs of BNPL and card rewards

Washington's Department of Financial Institutions published consumer guidance examining three common payment structures, credit card rewards, promotional 0% financing and buy now, pay later installments, and the costs each can obscure. Compliance teams marketing these products should note the regulator's framing of what adequate disclosure looks like from a consumer-protection standpoint.

  • DFI states that a 3% credit card surcharge would more than offset 2% cash back earned on the same purchase.
  • The post notes that unpaid promotional financing balances begin accruing interest at the regular APR once the promotional period ends.
  • DFI describes BNPL plans that automatically withdraw payments from a debit card or bank account, risking overdraft fees if funds are unavailable.
  • The guidance advises consumers to ask four questions before accepting any offer: what they get, what fees or interest apply, when payments are due, and what happens if they cannot pay on schedule.
  • DFI notes that adding an authorized user, opening a joint account or asking someone to cosign can create financial consequences for both parties involved.
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United States Washington State DFI Conduct & Consumer ✓ 11 claims 26 Oct 2026

Washington securities regulator orders refund over unregistered adviser business

Washington's Division of Securities settled a case against Prasad Anguluri and Innovative Investing Group Inc. over an unregistered investment adviser operation that ran for roughly three years. The consent order is notable less for its size than for a finding that the respondents lied to investigators about charging fees while continuing to collect them. This covers who is bound, what they agreed to pay, and why the false statement matters.

  • The consent order (S-23-3527-26-CO01) was entered on October 20, 2026 against Prasad Anguluri and Innovative Investing Group Inc.
  • The respondents operated an unregistered investment adviser business from approximately June 2022 through at least May 2025, receiving a net total of approximately $44,000 from 33 clients.
  • The order finds the respondents misled the Division by falsely claiming they were not charging for services, when they had been charging for at least the prior nine months and continued afterward.
  • The respondents agreed to refund $43,708.60 to customers and to pay fines of $2,500 and investigative costs of $1,500.
  • The matter follows an earlier Statement of Charges, S-23-3527-25-SC01.
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United States Washington State DFI Conduct & Consumer ✓ 17 claims 23 Oct 2026

Washington state regulator publishes consumer guide to credit card billing cycles

This is a consumer-facing explainer from Washington's Department of Financial Institutions aimed at cardholders confused by statement balances versus app balances. It covers billing cycle mechanics, grace periods and the difference between a credit card balance and a checking account balance, intended as financial literacy content rather than new rulemaking.

  • The post explains that a credit card purchase is effectively borrowing money with a promise to repay, usually with interest, unlike a debit card which draws funds immediately.
  • Purchases and transactions accumulate during a billing cycle, and the card issuer produces a statement when that cycle ends.
  • Paying the full statement balance by the due date will generally allow a cardholder to avoid interest on purchases if the card has a grace period.
  • The statement balance, minimum payment and payment due date are described as three distinct pieces of information that tell a cardholder different things.
  • The statement closing date is cited as the reason a newer purchase may not appear in the amount currently due.
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United States Washington State DFI Conduct & Consumer ✓ 15 claims 22 Oct 2026

Washington regulator urges rate shopping within CFPB's 14 to 45 day window

A consumer education post from Washington State's Department of Financial Institutions walks through how lenders evaluate loan applications and how borrowers can compare offers without unnecessary credit score damage. It draws on CFPB guidance about credit inquiry timing for auto loans.

  • The post states a lender may consider debt-to-income ratio, comparing monthly debt payments with gross monthly income, when evaluating an application.
  • The CFPB is cited as stating that multiple inquiries for an auto loan made within a relatively short period are generally treated as a single inquiry for scoring purposes.
  • The CFPB recommends keeping auto-loan shopping within a 14- to 45-day window, according to the post.
  • The post advises comparing APR, interest rate, loan term and total cost rather than relying on monthly payment alone, since a longer loan term can lower payments while increasing total interest paid.
  • The post recommends researching advertised rates first, then seeking actual prequalification or preapproval offers from a narrowed set of lenders within a focused shopping period.
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United States Washington State DFI Financial Crime ✓ 15 claims 22 Oct 2026

Washington DFI files Statement of Charges against Digital Access and Christina Habhab

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions has entered a Statement of Charges naming Digital Access, LLC and an associated individual under the Uniform Money Services Act. The published record carries only the case identifier, the respondents, the date and the governing act, so this briefing reports what the filing states and no more.

  • The DFI entered a Statement of Charges, case number C-26-4362-26-SC01, on 15 October 2026.
  • The respondents are Digital Access, LLC (NMLS #2185177) and Christina C. Habhab (NMLS #2301318).
  • The action is brought under the Uniform Money Services Act.
  • The full order is published as a linked PDF, C-26-4362-26-SC01-Digital-Access-LLC-et-al_web.pdf.
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United States Washington State DFI Conduct & Consumer ✓ 11 claims 22 Oct 2026

Washington state regulator urges consumers to review credit reports for errors

Washington State's Department of Financial Institutions has published consumer guidance explaining what information appears on a credit report and how to check it for accuracy. The piece is aimed at everyday consumers rather than regulated firms, but compliance teams handling credit reporting disputes or furnisher obligations may find it useful context for how the state frames consumer expectations.

  • The post identifies accounts (credit cards, auto loans, mortgages), balances, credit limits, payment history and personal information as the main contents of a credit report.
  • AnnualCreditReport.com is named as the official site for obtaining reports from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
  • The post states consumers can access their credit reports once a week for free through that site.
  • Consumers are advised to check for unrecognized accounts, mismatched balances, inaccurate personal information and unfamiliar inquiries.
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United States Washington State DFI Conduct & Consumer ✓ 18 claims 22 Oct 2026

Washington DFI tells consumers how to dispute credit report errors

A consumer-facing blog post from Washington's Department of Financial Institutions walks through what to do when a credit report shows an account, balance or inquiry a consumer does not recognise. It covers investigation, the dispute process with credit reporting companies, and when to escalate to DFI.

  • Consumer Reports found that more than one in 10 people have inaccurate information on their credit report that could affect their score.
  • AnnualCreditReport.com recommends identifying the disputed item, explaining why it is believed inaccurate, and submitting supporting documents.
  • Consumers should keep original documents and save copies of everything sent to or received from disputed parties.
  • Disputes can be filed both with the credit reporting company and with the company that furnished the disputed information.
  • Washington DFI says it may assist if a dispute goes unresolved and the financial service provider falls under its authority.
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United States Washington State DFI Conduct & Consumer ✓ 17 claims 22 Oct 2026

Washington DFI warns consumers to vet fees behind credit-building products

Washington's Department of Financial Institutions publishes consumer guidance distinguishing credit invisibility from thin credit files, and walks through the main tools marketed to build a credit history. The piece is aimed at consumers weighing secured cards, authorized-user status, credit-builder loans and rent reporting, and flags questions to ask before paying for any of them.

  • DFI distinguishes 'credit invisibility' (little or no credit history) from a 'thin credit file' (some history, but not much).
  • The guidance recommends asking what information will be reported, who will receive it, and what the service will cost over a year before paying for a credit-building service.
  • A secured credit card uses a security deposit that often becomes the card's credit limit, reducing risk to the issuer.
  • Authorized-user arrangements only help if the card issuer reports authorized-user information, which consumers should verify before agreeing.
  • Credit-builder loans may carry interest and fees, and DFI advises finding out the full cost of the loan before signing up.
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United States Washington State DFI Markets & Infrastructure ✓ 10 claims 20 Oct 2026

Washington regulator charges nurse-supply venture and two individuals over unregistered $200,000 offering

Washington State's Department of Financial Institutions has filed a Statement of Charges against Supplies for Traveling Nurses 1, MB Diversity LLC, and individuals Anthony Burnett and Cecille Nguyen. The case centres on a 2023 capital raise that regulators say involved unregistered securities, material misrepresentations, and misuse of investor funds. Listeners should note the penalties sought and the respondents' right to a hearing.

  • Regulators allege the respondents raised $200,000 from investors in May 2023 through an unregistered securities sale.
  • The Statement of Charges cites violations of RCW 21.20.010, RCW 21.20.040, and RCW 21.20.140.
  • MB Diversity LLC, Anthony Burnett, and Cecille Nguyen are alleged to have offered and sold securities without being registered as a salesperson or broker-dealer in Washington.
  • Sought remedies include a cease and desist order, denial of future registrations, revocation of exemptions, and fines and costs.
  • The respondents retain the right to request a hearing on the charges.
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United States Washington State DFI Conduct & Consumer ✓ 12 claims 20 Oct 2026

Washington fines Cultivating Wealth $7,500 over unregistered adviser representative

Washington's Department of Financial Institutions has entered a consent order against The Stanich Group, LLC, doing business as Cultivating Wealth, over an employee who worked as an investment adviser representative in the state without being registered or exempt. The order sets out the fine, costs and cease and desist terms.

  • Washington DFI entered Consent Order S-25-4050-26-CO01 against The Stanich Group, LLC d/b/a Cultivating Wealth on October 12, 2026.
  • The order cites a violation of RCW 21.20.040 for acting as an unregistered investment adviser representative in Washington.
  • The firm must pay a $7,500 fine and $750 in investigative costs.
  • The order includes a cease and desist directive against further unregistered activity.
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United States Washington State DFI Conduct & Consumer ✓ 15 claims 20 Oct 2026

Washington DFI opens rulemaking to define dishonest franchise-broker conduct

Washington's Department of Financial Institutions has opened a rulemaking that could, for the first time, set out in rule which franchise-broker practices count as dishonest or unethical under state law. The filing is at its earliest stage, with no draft text attached. This segment covers what the Securities Division says it is considering and what franchise brokers operating in the state should watch for next.

  • Washington's DFI Securities Division has opened a rulemaking on Chapter 460-82 WAC, currently listed with status 'Open'.
  • The division is considering amendments that would define certain franchise-broker conduct as 'dishonest or unethical practices in the franchise industry' under RCW 19.100.252.
  • The published materials consist of a CR-101 document; no proposed rule text has been released at this stage.
  • The industry affected is franchise brokers operating in Washington State.
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United States Washington State DFI Conduct & Consumer ✓ 12 claims 19 Oct 2026

Washington DFI charges Pacific Watercraft and Robin Lynn Sells over $5m unregistered offer

Washington's Division of Securities has issued a Statement of Charges against Pacific Watercraft Group and its principal Robin Lynn Sells, alleging an unregistered $5 million offering made without disclosure of the principal's bankruptcy and enforcement history. The action seeks a cease and desist order plus fines and costs. This item sets out what the charges contain and what happens next.

  • The Statement of Charges was entered on October 6, 2026 under file S-26-4197-26-SC01.
  • The respondents allegedly offered up to $5 million in unregistered debt and equity securities to a potential investor in 2026.
  • The undisclosed material information allegedly included four bankruptcy filings by Sells, three previous Securities Division actions, and a 2020 bankruptcy filing by Pacific Watercraft Group.
  • The order cites RCW 21.20.010, RCW 21.20.140 and RCW 21.20.040 and seeks a cease and desist order plus fines and costs.
  • The respondents have a right to request a hearing on the Statement of Charges.
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