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... View Article
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... View Article
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News on November 21, 2018
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... View Article
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News on October 11, 2018
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... View Article
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Opioids on September 13, 2018
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... View Article
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News on August 24, 2018
Welcome to Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum’s Third Annual Elder Abuse Conference to be held on Wednesday, November 07, 2018 4:00 PM through Friday, November 09, 2018 12:00 PM (Pacific Time) in Bend, OR. Register here » for a comprehensive conference... View Article
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News on August 2, 2018
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, joined by Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, filed a motion to intervene in Public Citizen, Inc., et al. vs. Trump, et. al. to directly challenge a Trump Executive Order (Order) that requires most federal agencies... View Article
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News on June 5, 2018
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today issued a consumer alert following Governor Brown’s declaration of a state of emergency for contaminated drinking water in Marion and Polk Counties. “Our State’s price gouging law protects people impacted by an emergency from... View Article
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News on May 31, 2018
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today announced the members of an Attorney General’s task force that will study hate-motivated crimes. The task force was created between legislative sessions to review existing legal protections for victims of hate crimes and to... View Article
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