Escrow Agent Fraud Alerts
The following is a list of companies and websites that have come to the Division of Consumer Services attention as escrow agents that claim to be located in Washington State, or associated with a company that claims to be located in Washington State. Some are reportedly offering independent escrow services. These companies may be involved in various escrow-related frauds. None of the entities are licensed by the Division of Consumer Services as escrow agents and there is no indication that they are authorized to do business in this state.
Please note that these companies have names that are similar and sometimes identical to those of reputable companies that are licensed to conduct escrow activities in Washington State.
Use DFI's Licensee Database or email us to determine if an escrow agent is licensed in the state of Washington. Check with the Better Business Bureau, state attorney general or consumer protection agency — where you live and where the online payment or escrow service is based — to see whether any unresolved complaints are on file against the service.
This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and should not be an indicator that you are dealing with a reputable company if the name of the company is not on the list.
Trust Union Escrow2030 – 9th Avenue; Suite 210
Seattle, WA 98121
www.escrotu.com
Capital Union Escrow
2030 9th Ave Ste 210
Seattle, WA 98121
www.escrocu.com
First Banking Escrow
2030 9th Ave Ste 210
Seattle, WA 98121
www.motors-fb.com
Royan Escrow
royan-escrow.com
Vehicle Escrow
Seattle Municipal Tower
24th Floor
700 Fifth Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
www.sfbauto.com
BIT Escrow
www.bitescrow.com
BidPay Vehicle Escrow
Seattle Municipal Tower
24th Floor
700 Fifth Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Fax: 1-909-935-3842
www.vehicles-bidpay.com
Canada Escrow Inc CES (IDIS)
416 Watline Ave
Toronto, ON M8V 1G5
Canada
1-905-248-3123
www.canadaescrowservices.com
Canada Escrow Inc. US
2415 Smith St
Houston, TX 77002
www.canadaescrowservices.com
Our mission is to protect the general public by enforcing the Escrow Agent Registration Act of Washington. You can assist us in our mission by filing a complaint to alert us to possible violations of the laws that we administer. By alerting us to potential violations, we may be able to prevent others from losing their savings.
For more information on how to file a complaint and to access the complaint form, see the file a complaint page. If you want to check on entities that have filed applications with the Department of Financial Institutions, check out the Licensee Database.
