Consumer Alerts and Press Releases

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Recent releases:

State fines lender for violating Oregon law Western Sky Financial does not have Oregon license, charged excessive interest rates - 04/24/13

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Banks & trusts

Oregon Division of Finance and Corporate Securities Receives Certificate of Accreditation - 09/26/12

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Collection agencies

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Consumer finance

State fines lender for violating Oregon law Western Sky Financial does not have Oregon license, charged excessive interest rates - 04/24/13

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Credit unions

No recent alerts or press releases at this time. For past bulletins, click here.

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General consumer alerts and news releases not related to a specific program area

	DCBS to host financial information seminars Money Smart Week events planned in Eugene, Portland, and Salem - 03/21/12
	State to commemorate National Consumer Protection Week Learn about debt management, how to avoid scams - 03/2/12

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Identity theft

No recent alerts or press releases at this time. For past bulletins, click here.

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Investor information

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Mortgage lenders

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Prearranged funeral plans (preneed certified providers), endowment care, & master trustees

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Securities enforcement

	State warns investors about possible securities fraud Promoter guarantees high return rates, offers referral program - 03/21/13
	State assesses $400,000 fine against former Oregon businessman - 09/12/12
	State fines Oregon businessmen for selling high-risk investments - 08/31/12
	State fines "Hobo Prince" $1 million Thousands caught up in fraudulent investment scheme - 08/7/12
	State issues order against Vancouver, Wash., man for violating securities laws - 07/19/12
	Regulators Join Forces to Warn Public of Foreign Currency Trading Frauds - 05/7/07

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Securities registration

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