The Division is also highlighting the Federal Trade Commission's 2013 "Consumer Sentinel . BeReadyUtah Division of Homeland Security, Utah Dept of Public Safety (801) 538-3400: Better Business Bureau (800) 456-3907 (801) 892-6009: C.L.U.E. Many of them handle or refer problems and complaints about other types of financial institutions as well. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law . Box 146782. Many utility commissions handle consumer complaints. If you need immediate assitance or want to ask whether a deadline can be extended, please call us at (801) 530-6601 or email us at consumerprotection@utah.gov. The best way to prevent being scammed or having a problem in a consumer transaction is to be educated on the issues. Job Description. Lock There are many legitimate groups coordinating aid for victims and their families . The Summit will feature remarks by Utah Lt . SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, announced today that the Division of Consumer Protection has signed on to a $5M multi-state settlement with Western Union resolving a national investigation which focused on complaints by consumers who used the company's wire transferservice to send money to third parties involved in schemes . Utah Department of Commerce Strengthens trust in Utah's Commercial Activities by providing licensing and registration agency for Utah's professional and business community. Consumer protection division established --Functions. 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Holyoak Joins Utah Attorney Generals Office as Solicitor General, AG Reyes Urges President Trump to Support National Child ID Program, Utah Supreme Court Rules Children Dont Have to Testify Against Abusers Twice, AG Reyes Urges Congress to Adopt Measures to Expand Funding for Crime Victims, Safeguarding Americas First Responders (SAFR) Act of 2020 Signed Into Law, AG Reyes Continues to Advocate for Federal Pandemic Liability Protections, Leading Effort to Urge Congress to Consider Safe to Work Act, Attorney General Reyes Joins Effort to Protect Senior Victims of Fraud, Urges Congress to Pass Legislation, SECURE Strike Force Charges Convicted Sex Offender with Human Trafficking of a Child, Celebrating Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month, AG Reyes Urges Federal Government Action to Increase Access and Affordability for Remdesivir, Landmark Settlement Case Announced in Gold King Mine Legal Case, Attorney General Reyes Partners with NBWA, Launches Campaign to Combat Human Trafficking, 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Third Set of Charges Filed Against Utah Man For THC Distribution, COVID-19 Liability Protections: AG Reyes, 20 State Attorneys General Ask Congress to Help Stop Frivolous Lawsuits, Woman Charged, Arrested for Sexually Abusing Child, West Bountiful Man Arrested, Compared to Catch Me If You Can Con Artist, West Jordan Man Charged and Arrested in Child Porn Investigation During COVID-19, Fallen Officers Honored in Law Enforcement Memorial Service, Attorney General Reyes Fights to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls, Resources and Support During COVID-19 for Mental Health Awareness Month, Utah Attorney Generals Office Statement On Reports On Banjo Founder, Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Additional Resources on Digital Safety for Parents, Drug and Prostitution Ring Busted by Utah Attorney Generals SECURE Strike Force and SLC Police, Honoring National Crime Victims Rights Week, Man Arrested for Attempting to Extort Wealthy Utah Businessman, Online Meeting Safety Tips During COVID-19 Crisis, Utah Fraud Squad: Watch Out for Stimulus Package Scams, Utah Resources for Mental Health and Substance Abuse During COVID-19, Attorney General Reyes Joins Multistate Effort to Preserve Ban on Federally Funded Fetal Tissue Research, Online Safety Tips During COVID-19 Crisis, Attorney General Reyes Urges the VA to Suspend Deadline & Collection Activities for Veterans During COVID-19 Pandemic, Utah AGs Office Distributes Donated PPE to Law Enforcement in a Private/Public Partnership, SECURE Strike Force Files Sex Trafficking Charges Against Three Utahns, Attorney General Reyes Announces Partnership to Monitor and Combat Coronavirus Price Gouging, Attorney General Reyes Warns Amazon, Facebook, eBay, Craigslist, Walmart: Online Marketplaces Are Not Exempt From Price Gouging Laws, Attorney General Reyes Shares Update on Coronavirus from U.S. Take back your unused drugs on April 27th, State of Utah agrees to delay enforcement of HB 136 pending constitutional challenge, Utah opioid overdose deaths are down, thanks to Utah Naloxone, Pinwheels for Prevention: Raising Awareness about Child Abuse, The SafeUT app: together we make a difference, AGs SECURE Strike Force busts Salt Lake drug ring, Sexting, Sextortion & the Dark Side of Social Media, Hate Crimes Statute Signed into Law, Provides Protection to All Utahns, Gold King Lawsuit to Proceed Against Mine Owners for Environmental Damages, Lawsuit Against EPA Contractors Responsible for Gold King Spill to Proceed, An Update from the Utah Opioid Task Force, In the News: Sex Trafficking Victim Speaks Out, Wheels of Justice Rides to Make a Difference, PIK2AR: Empowering Positive Social Change, A Great Victory for Utah: Hate Crime Bill Passes Utah Legislature, Man Sentenced to Consecutive Terms of Life in Prison for Sex Trafficking a Child, Rep. 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Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney's Office, District of Utah; Daniel O'Bannon Director, Utah Division of Consumer Protection; 10:15 am. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Consumer protection division . 1865, AGO Secures Settlement with Tobacco Companies, AGO Dismantles Statewide Gambling Enterprises, AG REYES LEADS EFFORT URGING SWIFT PASSAGE OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY BILL, AG Reyes and D.C. Opioid Press Conference, ICAC Task Force Featured on ABC4s Behind the Badge, AG Reyes Co-leads NAAG Effort to Pass CLOUD Act, Attorney General Reyes Statement on School Shooting in Parkland, Florida, Human Traffickers Receive Maximum Penalty, AGs Office Releases Draft Opinion on 3rd Congressional District Special Election, AG Reyes Presents Utah Declaration on Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Utah Attorney Generals Office Files Amended Complaint in Gold King Lawsuit, AG Reyes Statement on the Passing of LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson, AG Reyes Thanks Utah National Guard on Deployment to Afghanistan, Quinlen Atkinson Sentenced for Human Trafficking, AG Reyes Fights to Protect Utah Egg Farmers and Low-Income Families from California Regs, AG Reyes Statement on President Trumps Modification of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments, Attorney General Sean Reyes 2017 Thanksgiving Message, Op-ed: The disputed special election letter and the ethical path forward, AG Sean Reyes Statement on on Veterans Day 2017, A.G. 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Niederauer, Attorney Generals Office Urges Eligible Utah Residents to Submit Claims for Provigil Settlement, Utah Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs on April 29, AG Reyes expresses sympathy for Judge Robert K. 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