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Division of Financial Regulation State of Oregon Press Releases

173 Press Releases
  • Published on May 24, 2022 - 17:45 GMT

    Oregonians get early glimpse of 2023 health insurance rates

    May 23, 2022 Salem – Oregon consumers can get a first look at requested rates for 2023 individual and small group health insurance plans, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services announced today. In the individual market, six companies …

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  • Published on May 3, 2022 - 17:02 GMT

    Financial readiness is important before wildfire season hits

    May 2, 2022 Salem – National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is Saturday, May 7, and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has tips to help you be prepared. Financial readiness is often forgotten when preparing for a disaster, particularly …

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  • Published on February 11, 2022 - 02:24 GMT

    Oregon joins three states in mortgage education fraud settlement

    February 10, 2022 Salem — Oregon is one of three states to reach a settlement agreement with a California-based mortgage education course provider for his role in a multi-state fraud scheme that involved hundreds of mortgage loan originators. The Oregon …

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  • Published on February 4, 2022 - 18:58 GMT

    State of Oregon joins lawsuit against perpetrators of precious metals scheme

    January 20, 2022 Salem — The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) has joined the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and 26 other state securities regulators in filing a lawsuit against a precious metals dealer and its owner who …

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  • Published on January 21, 2022 - 00:10 GMT

    State of Oregon warns investors about cryptocurrencies, NFTs

    January 20, 2022 Salem — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning Oregonians to use caution when investing in cryptocurrencies, nonfungible tokens, or other new or volatile products. Cryptocurrencies are digital assets that have no government …

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  • Published on January 14, 2022 - 19:45 GMT

    State provides insurance tips for snowstorm, freezing temperatures

    December 27, 2021 Salem — If your home or car is damaged in this month's snowstorm, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation recommends calling your insurance company or agent to ask about your policy coverage, exclusions, and deductibles before …

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  • Published on January 14, 2022 - 19:45 GMT

    New law protects against surprise medical bills

    December 30, 2021 Salem — The situation happens all too often: You go to an in-network hospital, but receive a surprise medical bill from an out-of-network doctor. However, starting Jan. 1, 2022, a new federal law – the No Surprises Act – will protect …

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  • Published on November 23, 2021 - 19:18 GMT

    State of Oregon to hold hearing on prescription drug prices Dec. 8

    November 23, 2021 Salem — The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services will be hosting a public hearing on prescription drug prices on Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. via Zoom. Oregonians are encouraged to participate in two ways. Make your …

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  • Published on October 29, 2021 - 21:11 GMT

    Share your experiences about prescription drug prices

    October 29, 2021 Salem — The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services is asking for the public’s help before its third annual public hearing on prescription drug prices. The department set up a brief survey – http://dcbspage.org/RxStories – for …

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  • Published on October 21, 2021 - 23:06 GMT

    Oct 18-22 is Community Bank Week

    October 21, 2021 Salem — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has proclaimed Oct. 18-22 as Community Bank Week. The week honors local banks and their employees for their economic and civic contributions in communities across the state. Oregon community banks provide …

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  • Published on October 8, 2021 - 18:37 GMT

    Five ways to help young adults get financially ready for college

    September 21, 2021 Salem — Heading off to college is an exciting time for many young adults. As colleges and universities across the state welcome students back to campus, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is sharing five ways young adults and …

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  • Published on October 8, 2021 - 18:37 GMT

    State of Oregon warns about advance fee lending scam; fraudsters using name of real company

    October 8, 2021 Salem — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning consumers about fraudulent activity from an alleged Internet-based mortgage lending and consumer finance company that is committing an advance fee scam, as well as impersonating …

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  • Published on September 23, 2021 - 18:46 GMT

    Oregon Releases Natural Disaster Resource Guide for Oregonians

    September 13, 2021 Salem – September is National Disaster Preparedness Month, and the Oregon Department of Justice, the Department of Consumer and Business Services, and the Construction Contractors Board have prepared a new resource guide for Oregonians …

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