The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and Utah Attorney General allege TikTok has knowingly built a revenue …
NEWS RELEASE: FTC and Utah Lawsuit Results in Over $10 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Real Estate Investment Training Scheme
Salt Lake City —The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing over $10 million in refunds to consumers who paid for …
NEWS RELEASE: Utah sues Meta for child addiction harm and deceiving parents about dangers of Facebook and Instagram
CONTACTS: Emma Williams Office of the Governor 385-303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Richard Piatt Utah Attorney General’s Office 801-631-8964, rpiatt@agutah.gov Melanie Hall Utah Department of Commerce 385-290-0719, melaniehall@utah.gov …
TikTok Found in Contempt; Ordered To Turn Over Documents
Yesterday, Utah Solicitor General Melissa Holyoak successfully argued that TikTok has failed to comply with a series of subpoenas filed …
NEWS RELEASE: FTC and Utah Division of Consumer Protection Suit Leads to Largest Consumer Settlement in Utah History
Real estate investment programs and endorsers ordered to pay $16.7 million SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The Federal Trade Commission …
The W.I.S.E Consumer Checklist
As much as we want to help all consumers who have problems in the marketplace, the reality is that the …
Investigate & Do Your Research Before Donating to a Charity
It might be news coverage of a recent disaster, a well-timed solicitation, or a naturally generous attitude; regardless of the …
Targeted Advertising: Research Before You Buy
Targeted advertising is a popular topic of online comment threads, memes, and a favorite punchline of late-night monologues. Your personal …
Stay Sharp to Avoid Scams and Deception
Clever scammers are effective at stealing peoples’ money and personal information. Some of their tactics might be widely known, but …