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 that popular crypto-currencies such as Bitcoin are risky investments and common vehicles for fraud. The Division is releasing information and investor tips to alert consumers that crypto-currency schemes may target their retirement savings …
Over 3,790 Utah consumers who lost money to Western Union scams have until February 12, 2018 to file refund claim with Federal Trade Commission
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, announced today that the Division of Consumer Protection is reminding Utah consumers who may have lost money in scams using Western Union money transfer services that time is running out to be eligible for a refund from the federal government settlement. Consumers who used …
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, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday retail events to keep consumers safe and informed when making holiday purchases. According to the National …
Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing completes national construction fraud sting, nabs unlicensed contractors in St. George and Northern Utah with 45 Citations and $23K in fines
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah Department of Commerce announced today that the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing 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 Licensing Agencies (NASCLA). …
Text claiming Utah consumer owed unclaimed property calling cell phones
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 that a fake text alerting consumers that they are owed unclaimed property is showing up on Utahns cell phones. The text directs the phone owner to send an email to find out …
Consumer Alert: Robot telemarketing calls ringing Utah phones off the hook
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 receiving multiple automated telemarketing calls offering things such as hotel vacations, student loan debt relief, credit card offers, and solar energy promotions. While the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has …
Consumer Alert: Mother’s Day Facebook scam luring shoppers with bogus coupons
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, announced today the Utah Division of Consumer Protection is warning consumers to be aware of a Mother’s Day phishing scam that seeks to steal personal and payment information online. The Division has learned that fraudsters are posting fake high dollar coupons on Facebook to …
Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing rolls out updated Controlled Substance Database with faster response time, enhanced features, and additional patient prescription history to aid healthcare professionals with Utah’s opioid crisis
Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce announced today that the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) has released the newest software version of the State’s Controlled Substance Database (CSD) which records all controlled substances dispensed in the Beehive State. The CSD is a resource that assists healthcare professionals in providing safe and efficient care …
Division of Consumer Protection warns fake utility scam still calling Utah customers
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, announced today the Utah Division of Consumer Protection and Rocky Mountain Power continue to receive reports that callers falsely claiming to be affiliated with Rocky Mountain Power are still targeting residents of Utah. According to these reports, the scam callers claim that the customer …
Utah Division of Consumer Protection signs national $5M Settlement Agreement with Western Union over wire transfer scams
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, announced today that the Division of Consumer Protection has signed on to a $5M multi-state settlement with Western Union resolving a national investigation which focused on complaints by consumers who used the company’s wire transferservice to send money to third parties involved in schemes …
