Caution Urged: State issues cryptocurrency advisory to investors (Bend Bulletin, 11/25/2022)
Cryptocurrency (2018) Department of Consumer and Business Services
consumer protection
Scam awareness
Rosenblum, who nearly falls for bank scam, warns others to beware (Oregon Capital Chronicle, 8/29/2022)
Six signs it is a scam (2015) Oregon Department of Justice
Just hang up the phone on imposter scams! (2016) Oregon Department of Justice
Cryptocurrencies
Oregon agency advises caution when investing in cryptocurrencies, NFTs (KTVZ, 1/20/2022)
Digital or virtual currencies, what are they? (2017) Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Division of Financial Regulation
Toxic-free kids
Toy manufacturers file legal challenge to Oregon’s newest rules under state’s Toxic-Free Kids Act (Oregonian, 1/4/2022)
Toxic-free kids: a report to the governor and the Oregon Legislative Assembly (serial) Oregon Health Authority
Guidance for Manufacturing Control Program per OAR 333-016-2070 (2021) Oregon Health Authority
Certified moving companies
Three Medford moving companies cited during sting (Mail Tribune, 11/5/2021)
Your roadmap for safe and reliable moving in Oregon (2021) Oregon Department of Transportation
Saving money for college
Oregon agency offers 5 ways to help young adults get financially ready for college (KTVZ, 9/21/21)
A consumer’s guide to renters insurance (2021) Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
Everyone deserves a chance to open an account (2014) Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
The importance of a home inventory (2018) Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
Your disaster preparedness checklist : protect your personal finances (2017) Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
Esté preparado para enfrentar desastres naturales : lo que usted puede hacer para proteger su información personal (2017) Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
Avoiding disaster scams
State agencies offer disaster resource guide to help Oregonians avoid being scammed (KTVZ, 9/13/2021)
Disaster scams : how to spot, avoid and report scams after a disaster (2021) Oregon Department of Justice, Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, and Oregon Construction Contractors Board
Estafas tras un desastre : cómo detectar, evitar e informar de estafas después de un desastre (2021) Oregon Department of Justice, Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, and Oregon Construction Contractors Board
Unlicensed construction contractors
Agency’s C.O. sweep finds unlicensed contractors (KTVZ, 5/13/2019)
Consumer guide to selecting and working with a contractor (2017) Oregon Construction Contractors Board
Information for moving
Moving? Here’s how to avoid scams and look for the right mover (Statesman Journal, 12/17/18)
General information bulletin for moving household goods in Oregon [PDF] (2015) Oregon Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Transportation Division
Unlicensed contractors
False home inspector facing $80,000 in fines (Bend Bulletin, 4/19/17)
State fines phony Bend home inspector $80,000 (KTVZ, 4/19/17)
Consumer guide to selecting and working with a contractor [PDF] (2017) Oregon Construction Contractors Board
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