Identity Theft in Oregon
Identity Theft in Oregon
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Information about identity theft in Oregon presented by the consumer lawyers of Baxter & Baxter, LLP.*

*The information provided on this website is intended as general information for the public and for advertising purposes. It is not intended as legal advice. If you believe you need legal representation or advice, please contact Baxter & Baxter, LLP.

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Identity Theft in Oregon:
A Growing Epidemic


"Oregon has been particularly hard hit by identity theft. In 2005, 2,973 identity theft victims filed a complaint with the FTC."

              – Oregon Department of Justice, 2006

"The Federal Trade Commission . . . released its annual report detailing consumer complaints about fraud and identity theft in 2005. Complaints about identity theft topped the list, accounting for 255,000 of more than 686,000 complaints filed with the agency in 2005."

              – Federal Trade Commission, January 2006

Identity Theft in the News

Postal Inspectors Raid Home in Identity Theft Probe (Gresham Outlook),  2008-04-04  
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Oregon Identity Theft Protection Act Takes Effect,  2008-01-08  
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Oregon Jury Returns $200,000 Verdict against Equifax,  2007-10-12  
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Medical Clinic Theft -- Credit Card Slips and Checks Missing,  2007-08-09  
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Two Men Sought In Scappoose Crime Spree,  2007-05-30  
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Detectives Seek Help In ID'ing Fraud Suspects,  2007-05-15  
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Pair Arrested For UO Baseball Scam,  2007-04-04  
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WA Lawmakers Hope Freeze On Credit Reports Will Deter ID Thieves,  2007-04-03  
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Burger King Manager Arrested In ID Theft Case,  2007-03-27  
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Restaurant Manager Faces 40 Counts Of ID Theft,  2007-03-23  
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FTC Testifies on Identity Theft and Social Security Numbers,  2007-03-22  
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KATU viewer stumbles on virtual candy store for ID thieves,  2007-03-21  
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Credit Thieves Target Wal-Mart,  2007-03-20  
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Identity Theft Bill Introduced in Oregon Legislature,  2007-03-08  
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