Giving Tuesday: Tips to Avoid Donation Scams this Holiday Season

Giving Tuesday (https://www.givingtuesday.org/) is a day dedicated to supporting organizations that serve those less fortunate than ourselves. Sadly, in addition to all the good it does for charitable causes, this special celebration has unleashed a whole new array of scammers who try to take advantage of your generosity. “If you’re planning to make a charitable… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News, Scam Alert, Tips for Charities on November 26, 2018

Be Prepared for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Holiday Shopping Season!

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has 10 practical tips to help you watch your wallet, shop wisely, and protect your personal information online. 1. Protect your personal information. Take the time to read the website or app’s privacy policy and understand what personal information is being requested… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News, Scam Alert on November 21, 2018

Attorney General Rosenblum Announces Settlement with SolarCity and Novogradac over Oregon’s Business Energy Tax Credit Program

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today announced the State of Oregon received $13 million in a major settlement with both solar developer Tesla Energy Solutions (formerly known as SolarCity) and its accounting firm, Novogradac & Company LLP. The settlement resolves allegations that SolarCity and Novogradac together submitted false applications to the Oregon Department of Energy… View Article

Posted in Media Release, News on October 11, 2018

Attorney General Rosenblum Sues Purdue Pharma, Maker of OxyContin

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today sued Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, for falsely and deceptively marketing its opioid drug in Oregon. The complaint alleges that Purdue deceptively marketed OxyContin to Oregon seniors, misrepresented the risks and benefits of the drug, and lied to the Oregon Board of Pharmacy, all to maximize Purdue’s profits…. View Article

Posted in Media Release, News, Opioids on September 13, 2018

Beware: Con Artists Are Using Fake Oregon Department of Justice Documents to Steal Your Money and Identity

We heard yesterday about a new scam that is circulating the country, and it made us immediately concerned. At least one person has already lost her life savings! Once again, this one uses us — the Oregon Department of Justice — to try to scam its targets out of their hard-earned money. So, please keep… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News, Scam Alert on August 24, 2018