Bank offers tips to avoid financial fraud targeting seniors
With the Oregon Department of Justice’s recent warning of “grandparent scams” targeting older Oregonians, it’s a great reminder that, no…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Internet Crime Complaint Center shares 2020 report
The Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature this week focuses on building a digital defense by being cyber-aware!…
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The Oregon Department of Justice has reason to believe that a group of scammers are setting their sights on Oregon to perpetrate “grandparent…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense against ‘typosquatting’
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense against…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Guarding against COVID-19 vaccine scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense against COVID-19 vaccine scams.…
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Oregon AG offers tips on how to spot, avoid COVID-19 vaccine scams
To mark National Consumer Protection Week (Feb. 28 – March 6), Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum released Friday a “How to Spot a COVID-19…
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2 deer killed, 3 injured by blow gun darts in Burns; $1,000 reward offered
A second mule deer has died and at least three more were injured after being struck with blow gun darts within the Burns city limits over the past…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Defending against COVID ‘Good Samaritan’ frauds
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature looks at building a digital defense against fake Good Samaritans amid COVID-19.…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: More tips on avoiding romance fraud
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment continues to focus on building a digital defense against love gone wrong.…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against romance frauds
This week, as Valentine’s Day approaches, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment looks at building a digital defense against broken hearts and empty…
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Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Avoiding cryptocurrency scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday features looks at building a digital defense against virtual currency…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Defending against Chinese shipping, shopping scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against Chinese shipping and shopping…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against smart device ‘swatting’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) –This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against smart home “swatting”…
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Boyd Cave vandalized; law enforcement asking for community’s help
Central Oregon is known for its outdoors and recreation, but now one of its most beloved caves, Boyd Cave southeast of Bend, has been vandalized.…
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OSP still seeking witnesses to recent deer poaching west of Bend
More than a week after a mule deer buck was poached west of Bend, Oregon State Police troopers again requested the public’s assistance Tuesday in…
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Ex-Coffee Creek prison guard pleads guilty to drug smuggling, sex misconduct
A former officer at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility will spend time in prison after pleading guilty to drug and sex charges while on duty in…
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Portland commissioners reject bid to cut $18M more from police
City commissioners in Portland on Thursday rejected a budget amendment that would have slashed another $18 million from the Portland Police Bureau…
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Portland rioters target police union HQ, 25 arrested
Rioters in Portland repeatedly set fire late Monday night to a police union headquarters building and were repelled by officers spraying tear gas,…
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S. Deschutes County trespass dispute leads to dog’s fatal shooting, charges against 2
A trespassing dispute in the Fall River area south of Bend Wednesday night led to the shooting death of a dog, in self-defense, and charges against…
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Seattle officials uneasy as more US agents arrive in city
SEATTLE (AP) — More federal agents have been dispatched to Seattle to protect federal property amid lingering unrest in the city following the…
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