The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) reports a rise in scam calls using spoofed DOPL numbers and …
News Release: Be on the Lookout for Vacant Land Scams in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (December 7, 2022) – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate is urging land buyers …
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 …
Utah Business Owner Sentenced in $200 Million Ponzi Scheme
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Mar 8, 2022) – Utah business owner Gaylen Rust will serve 19 years in federal prison …
Supply Chain Shortages Making it Harder to find a Legitimate Deal
COVID-19 and related supply disruptions have made it hard to find and purchase some categories of goods. While many efforts …