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Federal Trade Commissioner Melissa Holyoak and Utah Attorney General Derek Brown are among the distinguished speakers. SALT LAKE CITY, UT — The Utah Division of Consumer Protection (Division) is hosting the 2025 Consumer Protection Symposium on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The symposium brings together state and federal regulators, legal experts, and industry professionals to discuss some of the most pressing …
Have you ever considered working as an investment adviser or a broker-dealer? The State of Utah requires its securities professionals to meet certain requirements and obtain proper licensure to launch their careers. The Utah Division of Securities, which falls under the Utah Department of Commerce, is the key authority for managing licensure, and is committed to helping you navigate the …
Kars-R-Us.com and its operators raised millions, but only a fraction of donations went to fund breast cancer screenings, the FTC and Utah allege Salt Lake City—Utah and the Federal Trade Commission filed an agreement in federal court today with Kars-R-Us.com and its operators, who are accused of having devised a national charity fraud scheme with more than $45.5 million in …
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A Belgian national in the United States operated a $5 million Ponzi scheme over the course of five years was sentenced to 60 months’ imprisonment. Kenny Dirk Van Der Spek, 36, who was living in South Jordan, Utah, pleaded guilty to securities fraud, wire fraud and money laundering in May 2025, after he defrauded approximately …
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A Belgian national in the United States operated a $5 million Ponzi scheme over the course of five years was sentenced to 60 months’ imprisonment. Kenny Dirk Van Der Spek, 36, who was living in South Jordan, Utah, pleaded guilty to securities fraud, wire fraud and money laundering in May 2025, after he defrauded approximately …
The lawsuit alleges Live Nation-Ticketmaster encouraged brokers to buy and sell millions of tickets on the secondary market SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Utah, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for hiding fees and misrepresenting ticket prices. The suit also alleges Ticketmaster encouraged brokers to circumvent the site’s enforcement measures …
The lawsuit alleges Live Nation-Ticketmaster encouraged brokers to buy and sell millions of tickets on the secondary market SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Utah, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for hiding fees and misrepresenting ticket prices. The suit also alleges Ticketmaster encouraged brokers to circumvent the site’s enforcement measures …
New Ombudsman Office to Guide HOAs and Residents Through Education and Dispute Resolution; Mandatory Re-registration for All Associations SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The Utah Department of Commerce (Commerce) is excited to announce the official launch of the Office of the Homeowners’ Association Ombudsman (Office), a new resource created to assist Utahns in navigating the complexities of community living. The …
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 …
