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 …
Clean out the Closets, Dispose of Household Items Safely at Declutter Day
Spring cleaning is underway, but before you just throw everything out, take some time to make sure you’re disposing of …