2018 News Releases

Utah Division of Consumer Protection to receive $10M in multi-state settlement with Wells Fargo for alleged unfair and deceptive practices

December 28, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Department of Commerce, announced today that the Utah…

Consumer Alert: Don’t let the Grinch ruin your Holiday Shopping

November 19, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Department of Commerce, announced today that the Utah…

CFTC and State of Utah Charge Salt Lake City Precious Metals Dealer and His Company with Engaging in $170 Million Precious Metals Ponzi Scheme

November 16, 2018
Washington, DC — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Securities, through its…

Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing issues Non-Disciplinary Limitation Stipulation and Order against Lisa Jo Vanderlinden, LPN

November 14, 2018
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Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing issues Stipulation and Order to limit Funeral Director License of Cache County man facing criminal charges

November 1, 2018
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Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing issues Administrative Action, Cease and Desist Order against Black Diamond Security Group LLC

October 25, 2018
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Utah Division of Consumer Protection along with federal and global partners announce first International Charity Fraud Awareness Week

October 22, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce announced today that the…

State orders Dominion Energy to cease mailing third party service offers to customers

October 5, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah In response to complaints from the public and the Division of Public Utilities and the Office…

Federal Trade Commission and Utah Division of Consumer Protection present free Consumer Fraud and Business Symposium Sept. 20, 2018

September 18, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce announced today that the…

Shopping for Solar? New state website provides one stop online consumer resource

July 27, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce announced that the Utah…