You’re Invited to Scam Jam Portland

You’re invited to Scam Jam Portland! Con-artists are targeting you and the people you care about. Learn how to fight back and spot the crooks before they spot you. When: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Where: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) 1945 SE Water… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News, Scam Alert on April 10, 2023

Watch Out for Scams This Tax Season

With the federal tax filing deadline approaching, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is warning Oregonians to be on the lookout for scams and other fraud related to taxes and tax filing. “During tax season, identity theft cases increase as scammers use stolen information to file fake tax returns and steal people’s refunds,” Rosenblum said. “Oregonians should… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News, Scam Alert on April 7, 2023

How to Avoid the “Financial Hardship Department” Email Scam

Have you received an email from the “Financial Hardship Department” lately? The Financial Hardship Department email is a scam with one goal – to infect your device with malware and steal your personal and financial information. The email claims to be from a government agency or organization that offers financial assistance to those in need…. View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News, Scam Alert on March 16, 2023

DOJ’s Top Ten Consumer Complaints List of 2022

To kick off National Consumer Protection Week (March 5-11), Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today released the Oregon Department of Justice’s (DOJ) list of 2022’s top ten consumer complaints. For the third year in a row, auto sales and repairs, telecommunications and imposter scams took the top three spots. 2022 Top Ten Consumer Complaint List: Auto Sales and… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News, Scam Alert on March 7, 2023

Attorney General Rosenblum Sues FDA over Unnecessary Restrictions on Medication Abortion Drug Mifepristone

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum co-led a lawsuit with Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, and joined by 10 other Attorneys General, against the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for unnecessarily singling out the medication abortion drug, mifepristone, for excessive regulation. Despite evidence that the drug is safer than Tylenol, burdensome restrictions on prescribing and dispensing mifepristone… View Article

Posted in Media Release, News on February 24, 2023