SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, announced today that the Division of Consumer Protection has received a report of a scam artist calling grandparents of a missionary from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a ploy that their grandchild was in trouble and needed them to send …
Phony IRS lawsuit calls continue to harass Utah citizens with empty threats
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, announced today that the Division of Consumer Protection continues to receive reports from Utah citizens called by con artists claiming to be Internal Revenue Service (IRS) representatives who are threatening lawsuits, warrants for arrest, fines and other punishments if their requests aren’t met right …
Division of Securities warns investors about fraud with recent Wall Street headlines
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, announced today that the Division of Securities is warning Utah investors to be on the lookout for pitches that may use recent Wall Street market headlines to scare consumers into taking their money out of trusted accounts. “While the Dow’s recent losses and other …
A con artists’ New Year’s resolution? Fool consumers into 6 scams in 2016
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, announced today that the Utah Division of Consumer Protection is highlighting 6 scams that continue to target consumers and theirwallets. While the New Year may bring new resolutions for consumers, fraudsters remain focused on trying old scams to bait new victims into giving up …
Grinch proof Holiday Shopping by adding Consumer Protection to your list
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Department of Commerce, announced today that the Utah Division of Consumer Protection is releasing its annual list of shopping tips ahead of Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday retail events to keep consumers safe and informed when making holiday purchases. Thisyear shoppers are ready to spend according …
Consumer Alert! Scammers using Smart Chip Credit Card changes to steal ID
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Department of Commerce, announced today that the Utah Division of Consumer Protection is warning consumers to be on the alert for suspicious emails or text messages that may ask for their personal identity or account information using recent changes to smart chip credit and debit card accounts as …
Utah Consumer Protection Summit to unite federal and state fraud fighters
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Department of Commerce, announced today that the Utah Division of Consumer Protection and Federal Trade Commission are co-hosting the Utah Consumer Protection Summit, October 22, 2015 at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek. The Summit will feature remarks by Utah Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox and …
Utah Division of Consumer Protection welcomes Lyft as a registered Transportation Network Company
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Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing completes national construction fraud sting, nabs unlicensed contractors in Layton and St. George areas with 32 Citations and $20K in fines
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Mark B. Steinagel, Director of the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) announced today that the Division completed a two week sting investigation in Northern Utah and Southern Utah locations to target fraudulent construction activity. Utah’s undercover investigation was part of a national effort by members of the National Association of State Contractors …
2014 Year of Omni Channel Consumer who will make holiday purchases from Thanksgiving Day through CyberMonday in store, on mobile devices and online with some transactions happening simultaneously”, Utah Division of Consumer Protection offers tips to Grinch proof personal and financial information
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah ‐ Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Department of Commerce, announced today that the Utah Division of Consumer Protection is releasing its annual list of shopping tips ahead of Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday retail events to keep consumers safe and informed when making holiday purchases. TheNational Retail Federation (NRF) is estimating 2014 …
