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Buying a vehicle is a major investment and can be a complex process. Be cautious and informed to ensure a fair, transparent purchase and avoid deceptive practices from some auto dealers. Beware of the Following Tactics: You deserve clear pricing, accurate information, and transparency when purchasing a vehicle. Don’t be swayed by dishonest tactics or high-pressure sales pitches. If you …
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection, represented by the Utah Attorney General’s Office, and the Federal Trade Commission secure funds in settlement. This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is mailing checks to consumers harmed in the Zurixx, LLC (Zurixx) real estate investment coaching scheme. These payments are the result of the $12 million settlement between the …
Utah Attorney General Reyes, on behalf of the Utah Division of Consumer Protection and with 42 other attorneys general, reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. As part of the settlement, Utah will receive $7,540,013 over four years, for approximately $1.88 million each year.
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and Utah Attorney General allege TikTok has knowingly built a revenue stream fueled by illegal activity against young users. Salt Lake City – Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Attorney General Sean Reyes announced a lawsuit today that alleges TikTok Inc. has consciously allowed young people to be sexually exploited on the …
Salt Lake City —The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing over $10 million in refunds to consumers who paid for a deceptive real estate investment training scheme that falsely promised significant profits through “flipping” houses. The FTC and the Utah Attorney General’s Office, on behalf of the Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection, sued Response Marketing Group, LLC in …
CONTACTS: Emma Williams Office of the Governor 385-303-4383, [email protected] Richard Piatt Utah Attorney General’s Office 801-631-8964, [email protected] Melanie Hall Utah Department of Commerce 385-290-0719, [email protected] SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 24, 2023) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Attorney General Sean D. Reyes today announced a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. and its subsidiary Instagram, LLC, over their flagship social media products, Facebook and Instagram. The …
Yesterday, Utah Solicitor General Melissa Holyoak successfully argued that TikTok has failed to comply with a series of subpoenas filed by the Utah Attorney General’s Office on behalf of the Division of Consumer Protection and the Department of Commerce. Third District Court Judge Mark Kouris gave TikTok until December 1 to comply with the subpoenas, which contain information related to …
Real estate investment programs and endorsers ordered to pay $16.7 million SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Division of Consumer Protection (DCP), a division within the Utah Department of Commerce, have reached a court-ordered settlement with Response Marketing Group, LLC and its principals, who have agreed to pay $15 million and are banned from selling …
As much as we want to help all consumers who have problems in the marketplace, the reality is that the Division of Consumer Protection can’t guarantee your satisfaction for every private transaction nor can we make business recommendations (for that, you can look at organizations like the Better Business Bureau or AARP). Our purpose is to stop deceptive and fraudulent …
