Fraudulent e-mail about bank deposit insurance
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has received numerous reports of a fraudulent e-mail that has the appearance of being sent from the FDIC. For more information, click here.

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.

Credit card charges and disclosures
Changes to laws pertaining to credit card charges and to improve disclosure take effect July 1, 2010. Click here to read more.

Fall 2008 – Special Edition:
Your New, Higher FDIC Insurance Coverage
How You Can Be Fully Protected

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

Check-cashing licensing and limits on fees charged
The 2007 Legislature passed HB 2202 limiting the fees check-cashing businesses may charge. The new law also requires licensing of check-cashing businesses as of January 1, 2008. read more

Credit Services Organizations and Debt Consolidating Agencies business registrations are replaced by Debt Management Service Providers. For more information, click here.

Translations of mortgage disclosures (HB 2188)

2010 Discount Rate Applicable to Consumer Finance Loans

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
As unemployment continues to rise in Oregon, more and more homeowners are having difficulty making their mortgage payments. Click here for an overview of the foreclosure process, information on new government programs that can help homeowners, contact information for nonprofit foreclosure counselors, and much more.

Stay informed throughout the flu season
Protect yourself, your family and your co-workers by getting vaccinated and staying informed. The fewer of us who get sick from either seasonal influenza or pandemic H1N1 influenza, the more we can reduce the impact in our schools and workplaces. Visit the state's flu Web site at www.flu.oregon.gov or call the state hotline at 1-800-978-3040.
Visit the state's flu Web site

Oregon joins the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLSR) for mortgage companies on January 4, 2010 and begins licensing loan originators on April 1, 2010. Click here to for more information.

State office closure dates

Columbia River Bank closed, acquired by Columbia State Bank
For more information, click here.

Community First Bank closed, Home Federal Bank acquires deposits
For more information, click here.

Silver Falls Bank closed, Citizens Bank acquires deposits
For more information, click here.

Pinnacle Bank closed, acquired by Washington Trust Bank
For more information, click here.