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The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) is warning investors that bad actors are preparing to unwrap a new generation of sophisticated schemes. Drawing on data from its 2025 Enforcement Report and annual survey of top investor threats, NASAA has identified top investors frauds and threats to watch out for this holiday season. According to NASAA’s 2025 Enforcement Report, state …
The holiday season is a time for giving, goodwill, and often, a little extra spending. Unfortunately, this festive atmosphere is also prime time for fraudsters who look to take advantage of our generosity and the general financial distraction of year-end activities. The Utah Division of Securities wants to ensure your investment portfolio and personal finances are secure throughout December. We …
As the nights grow longer and shadows dance, we often find ourselves contemplating what truly sends shivers down our spines. This Halloween, as you prepare for ghosts and goblins, the Utah Division of Securities wants to shine a light on something far less ephemeral, yet equally capable of conjuring fear: risky investment pitches. In the spirit of the season and …
The final judgment against Safeguard Metals LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn orders restitution and a civil monetary penalty; underscores commitment to protect seniors from investment fraud Salt Lake City—Utah’s Department of Commerce’s Division of Securities (Division), represented by the Office of the Utah Attorney General (OAG), today announced that the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California recently entered a …
The Utah Division of Securities has issued an Emergency Order, and the Utah Securities Commission has issued an Order of adjudication regarding JTMK Group, Inc., Bruce William Anderson, and Robert Kenneth Yukes of Cache County for engaging in illegal securities activities. Anderson and Yukes have been permanently barred from associating with any licensed broker-dealer or investment adviser in Utah. If …
By Adalynn Rich The threat of cybercrime against investors has grown significantly, and The Utah Division of Securities (“Division”) is dedicated to keeping Utah registered investment advisers informed on new cybersecurity concerns that have developed since the Division’s 2022 cybersecurity special examination. The FBI’s Annual Internet Crime Report shows that investment-related cybersecurity crimes caused nearly $6.5 billion in investor losses …
On July 17, 2025, the United States House of Representatives passed the Clarity Act,1 which seeks to implement a national registration and reporting regulatory scheme for the crypto and related markets. The United States Senate issued a discussion draft with similar aims on July 22, 2025.2 The Utah Division of Securities (“Division”) applauds Congress in taking the first long overdue …
