Are men more vulnerable to investment scams?
What you think you know may put you at risk of falling prey to a con man's come-on.
Learn to recognize a scammer's tactics so you can prevent being defrauded.Click
here to read more...
Reverse Mortgages
AARP
reverse mortgage calculator
Protect yourself from illegal debt management
companies
Any company that offers to help you get out of debt,
negotiate with creditors, or fix your credit rating must be registered
in Oregon and meet strong standards under a new Oregon law. Click
below for more information.
Report an illegal advertisement. Online form available in English or Spanish.
Check to see if
a company is registered.
FAQs for consumers about
debt management companies.
Information
from the FTC about using debt management service providers.
Beware of loan offers posted on Craigslist
These loan offers may be an attempt to obtain personal information
about you and steal your money. Click
here to read more...
Before you invest...
The industry that sells investment is large and varied. Its
important to make sure the firm and the representative are properly
licensed. Click here
to read more...
File a complaint
If you have a complaint against a company or individual in the finance or securities
industry, please use our online complaint form. The form may also be printed and mailed
or faxed to us. The form is available in both English
and Spanish
versions.
Protect yourself from identity theft
The Oregon Consumer Identity Theft Protection Act means consumers have more tools to
protect themselves against identity theft. read more...
Avoid foreclosure scams
Homeowners having difficulties making their mortgage payments on time or facing foreclosure
should beware of foreclosure scams. read
more.....
Is my money safe?
Recent events have caused consumers concern over their financial accounts.
Click here for answers to
frequently asked questions and links to government-sponsored resources.
Obtain a free credit report
AnnualCreditReport.com
allows you to request a free credit report once every 12 months from each of the nationwide
consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
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