Scam Alert Workers Comp | Bend News

Bend News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

Scammers are targeting injured workers—especially Spanish-speaking ones—with fake workers’ comp offers, demanding payment upfront via gift cards or crypto. They impersonate officials, set up bogus hearings, and pressure victims to pay before seeing any benefits. But here’s the truth: Oregon’s Workers’ Compensation Division and Board never charge fees for benefits, hearings, or mediation. If someone asks for money—or personal info—before you’ve received anything, it’s a scam. Don’t send money. Contact the Ombuds Office for help, and report suspected scams to local police and the Oregon…