Contact Your Branch immediately if you think you may be a victim of any type of fraud.

What To Do If You Are A Victim -
Lost or Stolen Credit Card or ATM/Debit Card // Identity Theft // "Phishing" 

In The News Now: The PayPal / EBay Phishing Scam; The "FACT Act"

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FIND OUT MORE - Tips and Prevention
Identity Theft // "Phishing" // Fake Check Fraud // Account Fraud //  ATM/Night Deposit Safety // Preventing Loss From Stolen Checks // Avoiding Internet Auction Fraud // Foreign Letter Scam // Non-Delivery Of Merchandise // Parent's Guide to Internet Safety // Avoiding Online Investment Fraud // Avoiding Online Credit Card Fraud // Avoiding Online Business Fraud

LINKS - Resources, Information and Contacts - Our Linking Policy

ABA - American Bankers Association - Fraud Info, Consumer Education, Articles
ATG - Washington State Attorney General - Consumer Protection Programs, Internet Safety for Kids, Protecting Seniors, Fraud Fighters
BBB - Better Business Bureau - Consumer Tips, Check a Business or Charity, File a Complaint
Credit Reporting Agencies - Equifax, Experion, Trans-Union, Free Credit Report
DOJ - Department of Justice - Fraud Information
DOL - Department of Licensing - Identity Theft FAQs
FDIC - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Consumer Alerts, Safe Internet Banking, Tips on Fraud
FBI - Federal Bureau Of Investigation - New Scams and Warnings, How To Protect Yourself, Parent's Guide To Internet Safety
FTC - Federal Trade Commission - Consumer and Business Information, Info on Current/New Scams, Consumer Tips, Stop SPAM, Telemarketers, Affadavit in case you are a victim, National Do Not Call Registry
NFIC - National Fraud Information Center - Telemarketing and Internet Fraud, Elder Fraud, and MORE
WSBA - Washington State Bar Association - Types of Fraud, Find Legal Help
WSP - Washington State Patrol - FAQs, Identity Theft Unit

Credit Reporting Agencies (Equifax, Experian, Trans Union) - You can order a Credit Watch (Equifax), request your credit report and report fraud with each of the Credit Reporting Agencies. You can also request to "opt-out" of pre-approved lists sold to other companies. (See the FACT Act, which pertains directly to your ability to request credit reports annually.)

National Do Not Call List - Remove your name from telemarketing lists by registering with the Do Not Call List. (Tips to avoid getting on lists.)

Unclaimed Property Lists - The NAUPA Website (National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators) provides access to unclaimed property in all 50 states.