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FTC and Utah Division of Consumer Protection Suit Leads to Largest Consumer Settlement in Utah History

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) 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 money-making opportunities. The suit brought by DCP and the FTC alleged that Response Marketing used false promises to sell expensive real estate investment training programs. Additionally, two real estate celebrities, Scott Yancey and Dean R. Graziosi, endorsed the training and agreed to pay $1.7 million.

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NEWS RELEASE: Governor Cox Signs Bill for Utility Assistance for Low-Income Utahns

Utahns can apply now SALT LAKE CITY – Utahns most vulnerable to energy price spikes and inflation will now receive more support. Low-income utility customers will benefit from $12 million in assistance. “We support these opportunities anytime we can expand assistance to help Utahans struggling to make ends meet,” said Utah Department of Commerce Executive Director Margaret Busse. Today, Governor …

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Utah Department of Commerce Reduces Filing Fees for Businesses and Investment Professionals

Fee amounts to change for state-issued licenses and registrations from the Division of Securities and Division of Corporations and Commercial Code SALT LAKE CITY (June 14, 2022) – The Utah Department of Commerce announces a reduction in fees for certain business filings and investor industry licensing. Fee reductions amount to an estimated savings of $5.2 million dollars to business owners …

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Division of Corporations and Commercial Code Answering your Questions

Setting up a business, and navigating all the different aspects that come along with it, can seem intimidating. The Utah Department of Commerce and its Division of Corporations and Commercial Code want to make the process easier by answering your questions so that you can navigate this process smoothly.We are happy to announce our Division of Corporations and Commercial Code …

New Office of Professional Licensure Review Aims to Reduce Barriers for Obtaining Professional License in Utah

Recently signed SB 16 creates a robust review process for all state-issued licenses. SALT LAKE CITY –  Amid growing labor shortages, a new government office has been formed to find ways to make it easier for Utahns to practice their chosen career without compromising the appropriate need for public safeguards. In Utah, approximately 25% of working professions require a state …

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Clean out the Closets, Dispose of Household Items Safely at Declutter Day

Spring cleaning is underway, but before you just throw everything out, take some time to make sure you’re disposing of things safely and properly. A recent research study found that more than 39 million people fell victim to identity related scams last year. In many situations, people who have their personal information used in fraudulent activities don’t find out until …

Utah Business Owner Sentenced in $200 Million Ponzi Scheme

Note: Andrew Choate with the U.S. Attorney’s Office is also available for information on this case. He can be reached at (801) 325-1423. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Mar 8, 2022) – Utah business owner Gaylen Rust will serve 19 years in federal prison for running a $200 million, multi state Ponzi scheme. A U.S. District Court Judge sentenced Rust on …

Operators of Investment Coaching Scheme Banned from Industry and Ordered to Pay Millions in Redress to Defrauded Consumers

Real Estate Investment Coaching Operation Promoted by TV House Flipping Celebrities Settles with the FTC and Utah Division of Consumer Protection The operators of a massive real estate investment coaching scheme face permanent bans and will pay approximately $12 million for consumer redress as part of a settlement in a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission and the Utah …