AG Rosenblum and US Attorney Williams Partner on Covid-19 Fraud

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams today announced the formation of a state-federal partnership to protect Oregonians from COVID-19 fraud. Together, the two offices will share information and resources to prevent Oregonians from falling victim to scams and other schemes attempting to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic and public health emergency…. View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, Media Release, News on May 5, 2020

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is warning Oregonians about a recent flux in “sextortion” scam emails

Oregonians have reported to the Oregon Department of Justice new waves of the 3-year-old “sextortion” email scam. The email will likely provide the reader one of their passwords, obtained through data breaches, and use fear tactics and threats unless the reader pays them money. Recent reports indicate the current emails state the sender has collected “evidence” of… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News, Scam Alert on April 30, 2020

Oregon Department of Justice warns against making Coronavirus “cure” claims

When public health concerns hit the headlines, some companies and stores rush to market products promoted and advertised to prevent, treat or cure the problem. We’re seeing this happen with the Coronavirus. There are important questions raised by these claims: Do these businesses have proof of their promotional or advertising claims, as the law requires… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News, Scam Alert on April 28, 2020

AG Rosenblum and Other Leaders Issue Anti-Discrimination Call to Action in Support of the Asian American Community

Oregonians Encouraged to Sign the Call to Action Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum, along with the Attorney General’s Steering Committee Against Hate Crimes, today issued an anti-discrimination Call to Action signed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown, Secretary of State Bev Clarno, Treasurer Tobias Read, Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle, and more than 70 community leaders and groups… View Article

Posted in Hate and Bias Crimes, Media Release, News on April 3, 2020

Scammers may try to steal direct payments to Americans for COVID-19 relief

As the Coronavirus takes a growing toll on peoples’ pocketbooks, there are reports that the federal government will soon be sending money by check or direct deposit to qualifying Americans. The details are still being worked out, but there are some important things to keep in mind, no matter what this looks like. “Normally I… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News, Scam Alert on March 26, 2020