Attention Oregonians: A new Medicare card is coming your way. It will no longer have your Social Security number on it. That is the good news! The bad news is the scammers have discovered this and may try to take... View Article
If you are thinking about giving to a charity before the end of the year, you are not alone. Studies show half of charity donations are made between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. And during this busy holiday time, it’s... View Article
Posted in
Consumer Protection,
News,
Privacy on December 29, 2017
One of the three major credit reporting companies – Equifax – revealed that the personal data of 143 million U.S. consumers in its care – nearly half the country – has been compromised. This huge hack of personal data occurred... View Article
Posted in
Consumer Protection,
News,
Privacy on September 11, 2017
In a time of national crisis like Hurricane Harvey, our natural instincts are to feel compassion and want to help. Our hearts surely go out to all those affected and who will be dealing with the challenges ahead for a... View Article
Posted in
Consumer Protection,
News on August 30, 2017
Next Monday millions of Americans of all ages, including tens of thousands of Oregonians, will don special eyeglasses to watch the eclipse. They will do so in the belief these special eyeglasses will protect them from harmful rays of the sun.... View Article
Posted in
Consumer Protection,
News on August 14, 2017
Telemarketers once again tops in consumer Hall of Shame For the second year in a row, the Oregon Department of Justice received more consumer complaints about telemarketers last year than any other industry, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced today. The... View Article