Utah announces nearly $150 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC over deceptive practices 

Salt Lake City, Utah – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and the Office of the Utah Attorney General today joined a coalition of 50 states announcing a $149.6 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG for violating state laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices by marketing, selling and leasing vehicles equipped with illegal and …

Utah Secures $7.9 Million Judgment and Permanent Ban Against Parker J. Wilde for Amazon E-commerce Scam

Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection enters into a stipulated order with Wilde, who deceived hundreds of consumers by promising passive income through “automated” Amazon stores. SALT LAKE CITY—Utah’s 4th District Court entered a judgment in favor of the Utah Division of Consumer Protection (Division) against Parker J. Wilde, who scammed over 200 consumers out of approximately $7.9 …

The Twelve Days of Grift-mas: NASAA’s top 12 Investor Threats

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 …

Sweeping Maintenance Funding Audit Results in Nearly $100K in Fines

The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection found over 600 violations. SALT LAKE CITY, UT — The Utah Division of Consumer Protection (Division) today announced the conclusion of a significant compliance audit targeting maintenance funding providers (MFPs) operating in Utah. The Division found more than 600 violations of the state’s Maintenance Funding Practices Act (MFPA), Utah Code § …