Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

07/10/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Patricia Lynn Bellamy

Case summary

On July 10, 2026, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions Division of Securities entered a Final Order (S-23-3691-26-FO01) against Patricia Lynn Bellamy.

Order details

Order File: S-23-3691-26-FO01

Laws & Rules: RCW 21.20.010

Penalties/Remedies:

  • Fine: $5,000
  • Costs: $5,000
  • Restitution: $16,000

Findings

  • Patricia Lynn Bellamy ("Bellamy") entered into an investment contract with a Washington resident ("Investor") in which she agreed to manage a joint investment between her and the Investor in a cryptocurrency Nodes-as-a-Service platform. Bellamy told the Investor that profits/rewards were guaranteed. This was not true. She also told the Investor that her money would be used only for the investment but instead spent some of the Investor's money on things like retail and grocery purchases.

Order file

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