The Utah Department of Commerce will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. However, online services will remain available. | dcp.utah.gov
Kars-R-Us.com and its operators raised millions, but only a fraction of donations went to fund breast cancer screenings, the FTC and Utah allege Salt Lake City—Utah and the Federal Trade Commission filed an agreement in federal court today with Kars-R-Us.com and its operators, who are accused of having devised a national charity fraud scheme with more than $45.5 million in ... Read More The post Utah and the FTC Act to Stop a Deceptive Cancer Charity Fundraising Scheme appeared first on d...| dcp.utah.gov
The lawsuit alleges Live Nation-Ticketmaster encouraged brokers to buy and sell millions of tickets on the secondary market SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Utah, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for hiding fees and misrepresenting ticket prices. The suit also alleges Ticketmaster encouraged brokers to circumvent the site’s enforcement measures ... Read More| dcp.utah.gov
September 3, 2025 Proposed Consent Order Mandates Robust Program to Prevent CSAM and NCM and Imposes $5 Million Penalty SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection (Division), represented by the Office of the Utah Attorney General, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced a proposed consent order with Aylo, the company that owns and operates some ... Read More The post PRESS RELEASE: Utah Division of Consumer Protection and FTC Se...| dcp.utah.gov
Salt Lake City, Utah – Utah Attorney General Derek Brown and Utah Department of Commerce Executive Director Margaret Woolley Busse today announced approximately $720 million nationwide in settlements with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis. Based on the overwhelming participation by states across the country, all eight defendants have agreed to proceed with ... Read More The post Utah Secures $720 Million Nationwide Settlement from Eig...| dcp.utah.gov
The Utah Division of Consumer Protection (Division) is alerting Utahns to a widespread phishing text scam. Scammers are impersonating legitimate toll authorities, including the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), by sending fraudulent text messages. These texts falsely claim you have an unpaid toll balance and threaten legal action if immediate payment isn't made. The post Don’t Fall for the “Unpaid Toll” Text Scam! appeared first on dcp.utah.gov.| dcp.utah.gov
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Corporations and Commercial Code (Division) wants to inform Utah business owners about a potentially misleading mailer currently in circulation. Recently, there have been reports of letters being sent that include QR codes directing recipients to a website that closely resembles our official business registration page. This third-party site attempts to charge users $175 for business renewal services. The post Advisory for Business Registrants: I...| dcp.utah.gov
SALT LAKE CITY, UT— Today, Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox, Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, and the Utah Department of Commerce’s Margaret Busse announced a lawsuit against Snap, Inc. (Snap). Utah alleges that Snap profits from unconscionable design features created to addict children to the app, and facilitates illegal drug sales and sextortion. The lawsuit also includes claims related to its AI chatbot, My AI, and comes as states confront the harsh realities of AI technology’s impact ...| dcp.utah.gov
Utah consumers have the right to request companies delete their genetic data The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) and Office of the Utah Attorney General (OAG) are issuing a consumer alert regarding the recent bankruptcy filing by 23andMe, a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company. Utah residents should be aware of their rights and the protections afforded to ... Read More The post Consumer Advisory for Utahns: Protect Your Genetic Data Amid 23andMe...| dcp.utah.gov
Tech support scams are an unfortunate reality in our increasingly digital world. These scams prey on unsuspecting individuals, often causing financial loss and significant stress. By learning how to identify tech support scams and using available tools, you can proactively protect your personal information and financial security. Understanding Tech Support Scams Tech support scams typically involve fraudsters posing as representatives ... Read More| dcp.utah.gov
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) have reached a court-ordered settlement with Response Marketing Group, LLC and its principals, who have agreed to pay $15 million and are banned from selling money-making opportunities. The suit brought by DCP and the FTC alleged that Response Marketing used false promises to sell expensive real estate investment training programs. Additionally, two real estate cel...| dcp.utah.gov
Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)(Utah Code § 13-61-101)As a Utah consumer, you have the right to protect your personal data under the UCPA, a law that became effective on December 31, 2023. Understanding your rights under the new law and how you can exercise them is essential. Likewise, businesses operating in Utah must understand their responsibilities under this new law. ... Read More| dcp.utah.gov
