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 …

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 …