Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has a warning for people looking for love online – if an online love interest asks you for money, it’s probably a scam. Every year, the Oregon Department of Justice receives heartbreaking reports about “romance... View Article
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Consumer Protection,
News on February 7, 2019
Do you use social media? Have you made an online purchase? Have you clicked the “I agree” button without reading the fine print of a website’s Terms of Service? If so, there is a good chance that your personal information... View Article
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Consumer Protection,
News on January 28, 2019
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today released a list of her policy priorities for the upcoming 2019 Oregon Legislative Session, which starts January 22, 2019. “While the Oregon Department of Justice works on a variety of bills each legislative session, there... View Article
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum will join her Task Force on Hate Crimes in Portland, Eugene and Medford next week to hear from Oregonians impacted by hate-motivated conduct. During each listening session, members of the public are encouraged to share... View Article
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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Consumer Protection,
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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Media Release,
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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Media Release,
News,
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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Consumer Protection,
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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Elder Abuse,
News on August 2, 2018