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.

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. It’s 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.

The Oregon Consumer Identity Theft Protection Act means Oregon businesses have clear direction and expectations to ensure the safety of the personal identifying information they maintain. read more...

Required Foreclosure Notice and Loan Modification Request Process

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is warning investors to tread carefully when receiving information about various investment opportunities surrounding the recent disasters in Japan – they just may be scams. Click here to read more...

Important changes for investment advisers
Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Bill
New Part 2 of Form ADV
Rule Change: Filing on IARD system required

House Bill 3624
Passed during the February 2010 supplemental legislative session, the bill requires appraisal management companies to register with the Department of Consumer and Business Services. Click here for more information.

Facebook pre-IPO stock may be touted in scam (read more)

Protect your money
Investing your money is risky enough without worrying about investment scams and con artists. Visit our new website protectyourmoneyoregon.org to learn to learn more.

Help for homeowners facing foreclosure
The Oregon Homeownership Stabilization Initiative will use funding from the U.S. Treasury to deliver programs to help Oregonians prevent foreclosure. Applications for the first program, the Mortgage Payment Assistance Program, will be available in December. Click the links below for more about the initiative and other resources for homeowners facing foreclosure.

LibertyBank closed, acquired by Home Federal Bank.
For more information, click here.

Cowlitz Bank closed by Washington Department of Financial Institutions, acquired by Heritage Bank.
For more information, click here.

Home Valley Bank closed, acquired by South Valley Bank & Trust.
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Frontier Bank closed by Washington Department of Financial Institutions, acquired by Union Bank.
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For information on previous bank closures, please click here.