Financial Fraud / Consumer Protection
Enforcement Actions
The Oregon Department of Justice, acting on behalf of the Attorney General, is a law enforcement agency. The Financial Fraud/Consumer Protection Section of the Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) only takes civil - not criminal - action against purported wrongdoers. When appropriate, the Section coordinates with criminal law enforcement to appropriately address and deter illegal conduct.
With limited exceptions, prior to filing an action under Oregon's Unlawful Trade Practices Act (UTPA), DOJ allows a person or business to voluntarily enter into a settlement agreement. This settlement agreement, called an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC), addresses past conduct and states what actions the person will take to comply with Oregon law in the future. See ORS 646.632.
See our press releases for more information on AVCs and Judgments that have been filed with a Circuit Court in Oregon.
Other Useful Websites
To see what type of enforcement actions are being taken by other Consumer Protection law enforcement agencies, see:
