Utah Division of Consumer Protection

Have you ever seen an advertisement you weren't sure about or a red flag while researching a product? A good #Scammer can manipulate online #SearchResults. Watch this video for more information:

Happy New Year from the Scamalot Fraudcast! As we kick off 2026 and focus on our resolutions, many of us are seeking new jobs or better investment opportunities. But before you say "yes" to that dream opportunity, listen to our latest episode wherever you listen to podcasts.

Utah joins a 50-state coalition announcing a $149.6 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA, alleging the company knowingly sold vehicles equipped with illegal and undisclosed emissions defeat devices designed to circumvent emissions standards Read more: dcp.utah.gov/2025/12/22/uta…

Utah secures $7.9 million judgment against a business opportunity seller that deceived hundreds of Utahns 🚩Business opportunities and investments that sound too good to be true probably are.🚩 Read more: dcp.utah.gov/2025/12/18/uta…

Preparing for a can't-miss #BlackFriday deal? This week on the podcast, we talk with @UtahDCP about what to watch out for when you see something that may be too good to be true... #Subscribe to the Scamalot Fraudcast wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️.

ATTENTION #DIABETES PATIENTS - Have you been affected by the high price of insulin? Please consider sharing your experience with the division at dcp.utah.gov/insulin @UtahDCP filed a lawsuit against the insulin industry, alleging its pricing practices harmed Utah families.

#AI #Deepfakes get all the attention, but do you know how the technology is mainly being used to #Scam? Subscribe to the Scamalot Fraudcast🎙️on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts to listen to our whole conversation. @UtahCommerce

Did you get that text saying you’ve missed jury duty and have to pay or will be arrested? It’s a scam. FTC Commissioner @MHolyoakFTC gives advice on what to do if you get texts or calls like these. Watch and share the video:

#ICYMI - The @usmint stopped production and delivered its last shipment of #Pennies last August. Because of this, the circulation of pennies is slowing down. Read our recommended rounding guidance on the DCP blog: dcp.utah.gov/2025/11/10/nat…

Utah is ranking 4th in a recent report from @ConsumerAffairs for reported #JobScams Know some of the red flags: 🚩Quick offers without interview 🚩Vague wording in description 🚩High pay for entry work 🚩Asking the applicant to pay for something Watch youtube.com/watch?v=BywHqo…

Thank you, Commissioner Holyoak and @UtahAG for attending this year's Consumer Protection Symposium! This year's event offered insights into combating #Constructionfraud in Utah and the evolving landscape of #ArtificialIntelligence in companion #Chatbots

The letters looked official... but they weren't. Thankfully, this Utah consumer contacted us to help them make sense of a questionable piece of mail. Read more: ksltv.com/ksl-investigat… #creditserviceorganizations #examinethefineprint

The Division, along with @UtahAG and @FTC, is taking action against Ticketmaster for deceptively displaying low ticket prices to consumers and failing to disclose high mandatory fees until checkout. Read more: dcp.utah.gov/2025/09/18/uta… #junkfees #mandatoryfees #eventtickets

Did you receive an unexpected text from @UtahStateTax? It's likely a scam. You can identify it as fake if the number is out of state or international. Learn more at files.tax.utah.gov/tax/09132025pr…

Wells Fargo is warning customers about a new phishing scam. It uses fake "Verify You Are Human" tests to trick you into installing malware that steals your personal info. Be suspicious of "human verification" that asks for keystrokes like CTRL + V. Real CAPTCHAs won't do this!

A recent settlement with #Aylo, the parent company of #Pornhub, will require its sites to give users an easy way to report illegal content, and to assign a case manager to anyone going through the process of removing their images from its sites. Read more: consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alert…

Thanks, Lake Point, for letting us connect with your community! If you're not receiving something you paid for, not getting a refund, or have any other consumer protection-related questions, please reach out to us at dcp.utah.gov #avoidscams #consumerprotection

FTC takes action against operators of Pornhub and other pornographic sites for deceiving users about efforts to crack down on child sexual abuse material and nonconsensual sexual content: bit.ly/3JDc362 /1

#ICYMI - Yesterday, the Division, along with @UtahAG and @FTC, proposed a consent order with Aylo, the owner of popular porn sites, requiring measures against child sexual abuse material and non-consensual content, along with a $5M penalty. Read more: dcp.utah.gov/2025/09/04/pre…

⚠️The harm done to older Americans through impersonation scams has increased alarmingly since 2020, according to the @FTC. Combined individual losses of more than $10K are up 4x, while combined individual losses over $100K increased by 8x. Read more: ftc.gov/news-events/ne…

Learn what a #phishing scam is, the 🚩red flags of detection, how they are so effective at getting people's attention, and what you can do if you think you may have received a suspicious message. #phonescams #unpaidtoll #textscams