Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “2022”
SALT LAKE CITY (December 7, 2022) – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate is urging land buyers and owners to be aware of a recently re-emerged scam related to vacant lots and land parcels. The Division of Real Estate is already aware of at least 10 different instances and suspects others. The scam typically involves vacant land …
As much as we want to help all consumers who have problems in the marketplace, the reality is that the Division of Consumer Protection can’t guarantee your satisfaction for every private transaction nor can we make business recommendations (for that, you can look at organizations like the Better Business Bureau or AARP). Our purpose is to stop deceptive and fraudulent …
Filing a Complaint Making a phone call to the Division of Real Estate is not a “quick fix” or a “get out of the contract right now” solution. In order for us to investigate a complaint, we need a written complaint, completed on the Division’s Complaint Form. Supporting documentation validating the allegations must also be included. Documentation needs to be …
It might be news coverage of a recent disaster, a well-timed solicitation, or a naturally generous attitude; regardless of the reason, the last few months of the year are known for increased charitable giving. If you’ve been doing this for a while, maybe you’ve thought about reevaluating where you donate. If you’re new to charities, maybe you want to learn …
The Division of Securities gets varying questions but the majority fall into one of two categories. Those categories are with the about filing complaints or about licensure.Here are a few of our top complaint questions and their corresponding answers.Complaints:https://securities.utah.gov/enforcement/enforcement-faqs/ Q – If I file a complaint, will the seller of the security know that I filed the complaint?A – When …
Setting up a business, and navigating all the different aspects that come along with it, can seem intimidating. The Utah Department of Commerce and its Division of Corporations and Commercial Code want to make the process easier by answering your questions so that you can navigate this process smoothly.We are happy to announce our Division of Corporations and Commercial Code …
Recently signed SB 16 creates a robust review process for all state-issued licenses. SALT LAKE CITY – Amid growing labor shortages, a new government office has been formed to find ways to make it easier for Utahns to practice their chosen career without compromising the appropriate need for public safeguards. In Utah, approximately 25% of working professions require a state …
Spring cleaning is underway, but before you just throw everything out, take some time to make sure you’re disposing of things safely and properly. A recent research study found that more than 39 million people fell victim to identity related scams last year. In many situations, people who have their personal information used in fraudulent activities don’t find out until …
The Utah Department of Commerce’s mission is to “Strengthen trust in Utah’s Commercial Activities.” Our Division of Consumer Protection supports that mission by protecting consumers from commercial harm through education and enforcement. We want to make sure the consumers know how the Division of Consumer Protection can help. Here are the frequently asked questions the Utah Division of Consumer Protection …
