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

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 joining the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO) and global charity regulators to kick off the first annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW) from October 22 to …

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

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah In response to complaints from the public and the Division of Public Utilities and the Office of Consumer Services, the Public Service Commission has ordered Dominion Energy to stop using its bill to collect charges for third-party services unless the customers have already authorized the charges. The case arose from theutility sharing its customer information with …

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

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce announced today that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will partner with the Utah Division of Consumer Protection in a free public event on September 20, 2018 focusing on fighting fraud. The “Consumer Fraud and Business Symposium” conferenceparticipants will share experiences and challenges, make connections, …

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

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce announced that the Utah Division of Public Utilities and Office of Consumer Services have created a new state website for electricity customers using or considering solar resources. The online site rooftopsolar.utah.gov provides background information for customers considering solar energy to ensure they are aware …

Utah Division of Consumer Protection and Utah Department of Veteran and Military Affairs join Federal Trade Commission and 50 States to Combat Charity Fraud targeting U.S. Veterans and Service Members

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce and Gary R. Harter, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs announced today that the State of Utah, through a joint campaign with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) titled “Operation Donate with Honor”, is reminding Utah consumers who wish to …

Department of Commerce announces new Director of the Division of Corporations and extends gratitude to retiring Director for 28 years of esteemed service with the State

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, announced today that effective July 30, 2018 Jason Sterzer has been appointed as the new Director of the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. Sterzer was selected to succeed outgoing Director Kathy Berg who is retiring after 28 years of prominent public service with …

Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing completes national construction fraud sting, nabs unlicensed contractors statewide with 2 Criminal Cases and 94 Administrative Citations

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah Department of Commerce announced today that the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing completed a two week statewide sting investigation to target fraudulent construction activity. Utah’s undercover investigation was part of a national effort by members of the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA). NASCLA members who participated from June …

Division of Public Utilities announces Rocky Mountain Power customers will see 3.45% rate decrease in power bills beginning this month due to federal tax credits

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Chris Parker, Director of the Utah Division of Public Utilities, announced today that federal tax savings filed by Rocky Mountain Power with the Public Service Commission were approved and will now provide an ongoing annual $61 million credit to Utah ratepayers. The rate change reflects a decrease in Rocky Mountain Power’s federal tax liability as …

Utah Consumer Alert: Dominion Energy customers receiving misleading mailers offering insurance services on gas company letterhead

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Chris Parker, Director of the Utah Division of Public Utilities, announced today that the Division has received complaints about a mailer being sent to Utah gas consumers pitching insurance services on Dominion Energy letterhead. Consumers have contacted investigators to say the envelopes printed with Dominion Energy logos are confusing and look like gas bills or …