Parker J Wilde was indicted for securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering
INVESTOR ALERT: Apertum Holding Ltd.
The Utah Division of Securities (Division) is warning the public about Apertum.io, DAO1, and associated products offered by Apertum Holding Ltd. Apertum has not registered to conduct business in Utah. It holds no securities filings to offer, sell, or advise on securities or derivatives in the state. The Division urges anyone considering an investment opportunity with or in Apertum to …
Utah Man Sentenced to 180 Months for $89M Investment Fraud Case
On September 2, 2026, Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen of the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah sentenced Matthew Shane Perkins for his role in defrauding Utahns and others for his role in an $89 million investment fraud scheme. Judge Allen ultimately sentenced Perkins to 180 months (15 years) in prison and ordered $77,683,091.96 in restitution. Federal prosecutors sought a 15-year prison term and three years of supervised release for Matthew Shane Perkins for his role in the investment scheme.
INVESTOR ALERT: Unauthorized Impersonation of North Capital Private Securities Corporation
Referrals to the Utah Division of Securities and the FBI claim impostors established an entity called North Capital Markets and created a website at www.northcapitalmarket.com. This website impersonates North Capital Private Securities Corporation, a legitimate firm headquartered in Utah. The unauthorized entity uses the legitimate firm’s intellectual property, names, and photos of company officials, and social media profiles to execute cryptocurrency and other investment trading schemes.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed every year on June 15th, making it the perfect time to talk about a growing danger: financial scams that target older adults. Scammers are using much trickier tools these days, including fake cryptocurrency deals, automated social media messages, and artificial intelligence to clone people’s voices or faces. Enforcement data from 2024 shows that …
The “Human Cost” of Online Scamming
As the Utah Division of Securities continues to monitor emerging financial threats, the BG Wealth Sharing Group (also known as BG Wealth Sharing LTD) has surfaced as a significant concern for Utahns. While this group markets itself as an elite investment hedge fund offering high-return cryptocurrency opportunities through the DSJ Exchange, our investigations and reports from federal authorities reveal a …
INVESTOR ALERT: RentDue Capital
6/24/2026 UPDATE — Updated Criminal Sentencing Date9/2/2026 at 11:00 AM in Room 2B 206 (St George) before District Judge Ann Marie McIff AllenCaution Regarding Recovery ScamsThe Division has received reports concerning fictitious law firms targeting former RentDue Capital investors on social media and various messaging platforms, falsely claiming they have the authorization to investigate cases and recover lost funds. To protect …
INVESTOR ALERT: BG Wealth Sharing LTD
The Utah Division of Securities (Division) is issuing a warning about BG Wealth Sharing LTD. The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) issued a formal warning, and the Division encourages anyone approached about an investment or business opportunity with or in BG Wealth Sharing LTD to read before giving anyone your hard earned money. BG Wealth Sharing Ltd. claims to be an investment group offering high-return opportunities through a …
Year in Review: The Utah Department of Commerce’s 2025 highlights
Strengthening trust in Utah’s commercial activities and protecting consumers was the driving commitment behind every milestone the Department of Commerce achieved in 2025. This past year saw us launch the Office of the Homeowners’ Association and host the Utah AI Summit, successes that clearly mark 2025 as a landmark year for our department. These achievements are a testament to our …