Sammamish police reported callers posing as banks or other financial institutions and asking residents to wire money. They advised residents to hang up, avoid sharing account information on incoming calls, and alert potentially vulnerable family members.

Sammamish police warned residents about callers claiming to represent banks or other financial institutions and persuading people to wire money. The reports prompted police to urge residents to end suspicious calls rather than engage with callers who claim there is an urgent financial problem. Police also advised people not to share account information during incoming calls. Residents who want to check whether a call is legitimate should contact their financial institution using a trusted number they already have, rather than a number supplied by the caller. The department encouraged residents to share the warning with family members who may be particularly vulnerable to pressure or confusion during an unexpected call. The report was published by KIRO 7 News on September 27, 2026, citing the Sammamish Police Department. The warning describes a phone-based impersonation scam designed to obtain money through wire transfers; it does not provide a confirmed total of losses or identify a suspect. The article reports local police guidance and documents reported attempts, rather than establishing that every call claiming to come from a financial institution is fraudulent.