Beware of Job Scams

Recently, Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum learned about several fake job postings targeting individuals interested in applying for jobs at the Oregon Department of Justice. These fake job listings are created by scraping legitimate websites, such as LinkedIn, and then substituting false information and embedding links which lead to website(s) that are used to harvest… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News, Scam Alert on September 18, 2021

Oregon Releases Natural Disaster Resource Guide for Oregonians

September is National Disaster Preparedness Month, and the Oregon Department of Justice, the Department of Consumer and Business Services, and the Construction Contractors Board have prepared a new resource guide for Oregonians. The easy-to read, ten-page booklet is available in English and Spanish and covers topics like working with your insurance company, hiring a contractor to help you rebuild,… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News on September 13, 2021

Oregon Secures Major Sexual Harassment and Governance Reforms with Owner of Victoria’s Secret, PINK and Bath and Body Works

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and Treasurer Tobias Read today announced a settlement with L Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LB), owner of Victoria’s Secret, PINK and Bath & Body Works, that commits $90 million of company funds to (1) protect employees from harassment and discrimination and (2) require accountability from executives when misconduct occurs. The settlement also… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, Media Release, News on July 30, 2021

Don’t Share Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card on Social Media

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is warning Oregonians to avoid posting a photo of their COVID-19 vaccine cards on social media. “Many Oregonians are celebrating their COVID-19 vaccination by posting a photo of their vaccination card on social media. Please — don’t do that! You could be inviting identity theft,” warned Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum. Your… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News, Scam Alert on April 7, 2021

Attorney General Rosenblum Launches Campaign to Stop COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

In commemoration of National Consumer Protection Week (February 28 – March 6, 2021), Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today released a “How to Spot a COVID-19 Vaccine Scam” campaign to educate Oregonians about the potential for scams related to the Covid-19 vaccine. “As more Oregonians are being vaccinated every day, there is a palpable sense… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, Media Release, News on March 5, 2021