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FTC, Oregon and 18 Other States Act to Stop a Deceptive Cancer Charity Fundraising Scheme
Kars-R-Us.com and its operators raised millions but only a fraction of donations went to fund breast cancer screenings, FTC and states allege The Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ), The Federal Trade Commission, along with 18 other states, stopped a deceptive charity fundraising scheme and its operators who made false or deceptive claims to U.S. donors…. View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Media Release on September 25, 2025
Attorney General Rayfield Wins Court Order Protecting SNAP Recipients’ Sensitive Personal Information
AG Rayfield and 21 Other States Sued to Stop Trump Administration’s Illegal Demand for Millions of SNAP Recipients’ Data to Use for Immigration Enforcement Attorney General Dan Rayfield won an important victory in the case to protect the privacy of millions of people throughout the country who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Media Release on September 19, 2025
Oregon DOJ’s ICAC Task Force and the Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team Makes Two Arrests, Executes Warrants in Jackson County
This week, the Oregon Department of Justice’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force worked with the Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) to execute several search warrants. The operation resulted in two arrests connected to an ongoing investigation into child sexual abuse material being traded online. Preliminary findings indicate more than a thousand images… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Media Release on September 17, 2025
Attorney General Rayfield Issues Consumer Alert: Scammers Targeting Oregonians with EBT Skimmers
AG Rayfield: “This is theft from Oregon families who can least afford it.” Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today warned Oregonians about an uptick of scams involving card skimmers placed on payment machines at grocery and convenience stores across the state, especially in rural areas. These devices allow thieves to steal data from Electronic Benefit… View Article
Posted in Homepage, Media Release, Scam Alert on September 16, 2025
Attorney General Rayfield Renews Litigation to Protect Columbia Basin Salmon
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that the state is resuming litigation against the federal government following its withdrawal from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (RCBA). The federal government’s decision abandons a collaborative plan developed with Oregon, Washington, four Lower Columbia Treaty Tribes, and conservation partners to restore salmon runs, honor treaty obligations, and… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Media Release on September 11, 2025