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Attorney General Rayfield Issues Consumer Alert: Scammers Targeting Oregonians with EBT Skimmers
AG Rayfield: “This is theft from Oregon families who can least afford it.” Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today warned Oregonians about an uptick of scams involving card skimmers placed on payment machines at grocery and convenience stores across the state, especially in rural areas. These devices allow thieves to steal data from Electronic Benefit… View Article
Posted in Homepage, Media Release, Scam Alert on September 16, 2025
Attorney General Rayfield Renews Litigation to Protect Columbia Basin Salmon
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that the state is resuming litigation against the federal government following its withdrawal from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (RCBA). The federal government’s decision abandons a collaborative plan developed with Oregon, Washington, four Lower Columbia Treaty Tribes, and conservation partners to restore salmon runs, honor treaty obligations, and… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Media Release on September 11, 2025
Doctor and Urgent Care Clinic Settle Allegations Over Medicaid Fraud
AG Rayfield: “It is a betrayal of public trust when any business or individual exploits their position for profit.” Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a significant civil settlement reached by the Oregon Department of Justice’s Medicaid Fraud Unit (MFU) with Family Choice Urgent Care, LLC. Family Choice agreed to pay $489,280 to resolve… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Media Release on September 9, 2025
AG Rayfield statement in response to threat of National Guard being deployed to Oregon
If the president tries to send troops into Oregon to police our communities, we will not hesitate to take action in court. Although some threats from the Trump administration may be new or surprising, this one is not: we’ve been preparing to respond since Trump returned to office. We’re actively preparing for various scenarios, in… View ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters on September 5, 2025
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Statement on Marion County Lawsuit over Oregon Sanctuary Law
“The Ninth Circuit has already weighed in, previously ruling that there is no conflict between Oregon’s sanctuary law and federal law. Oregon’s sanctuary law is longstanding and has coexisted under seven presidential administrations. The federal government, state, and local communities have a shared interest in keeping our communities safe. That’s why Oregon’s sanctuary law allows… View ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters on September 4, 2025