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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 …
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 …
Targeted advertising is a popular topic of online comment threads, memes, and a favorite punchline of late-night monologues. Your personal data tells a lot about you. This is concerning when you consider what scammers might do with it. There are many reasons personal information is highly coveted. The Division of Consumer Protection wants you to think about who’s targeting you …
Clever scammers are effective at stealing peoples’ money and personal information. Some of their tactics might be widely known, but that doesn’t mean they’re content to stick to the same schemes. Scams are always evolving and in the digital age that can be scary. Even the most guarded person can find themselves a victim of these fraudsters if they aren’t …
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Mar 8, 2022) – Utah business owner Gaylen Rust will serve 19 years in federal prison for running a $200 million, multi state Ponzi scheme. A U.S. District Court Judge sentenced Rust on Tuesday, ordering him to pay over $153 million to 568 victims spread across the United States. The judge also issued an order of …
COVID-19 and related supply disruptions have made it hard to find and purchase some categories of goods. While many efforts are being made to resolve that situation, Scammers are using the supply crunch as a cover for scams. We hope that sharing some of the reports received by the Division of Consumer Protection can help you become aware of current …
