The Utah Department of Commerce ensures fair commercial & professional practices in the Beehive State while promoting economic success through customer service.
Can you spot fake texts?
Here are the top five scam text message topics:
1. Bank fraud prevention alerts
2. Free gifts from companies
3. Package delivery problems
4. Job offers
5. Amazon security alerts
Learn more:
Utah nurses, beware of scam letters claiming your license is suspended. They're fake but appear to be from the Division of Professional Licensing. Remember: DOPL typically communicates with licensees several times before suspending or revoking a license.
Are you trying to find a time to discuss money habits with your kids? Here are some events you can use to start a financial conversation:
•buying a car
•getting a pet
•moving to a new home
Learn more:
If you're an investor, it's important to stay on top of your finances by regularly checking your brokerage statements. Here's what to look for:
-Unauthorized activity
-Investment performance and possible rebalancing needs.
-Fees
#investing
#money
The honor really goes to so many incredible people that I get to work with
@UtahCommerce
enabling us to lead out on social media litigation and legislation, innovative AI policy, and regulatory reform to increase economic opportunity access to mental healthcare and . And none of
Scammers target nannies and caregivers with fake job ads to steal money and personal info. Protect yourself:
•Never send money to potential "employers"
•Verify the employer
•Get advice from someone you trust before sharing personal info
#scam
We are excited to announce that our Executive Director,
@MargaretBusse
, was named one of
@utahbusiness
Most Influential Women! Margaret is dedicated to strengthening trust in Utah's commercial activities through forward-thinking public policy.
Did you know the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman offers free land use training for councils, planning commissions and citizen groups? We can answer ALL of your land use questions:
•Appeals
•Conditional use permits
•Subdivision approval
@utahopro
The Women in the Money Conference is next week! Francswai Grayson, Assistant Director for the Utah Division of Securities, will lead a session on how to protect yourself from investment fraud. Register today to attend in person or virtually.
It's now easier to register your business in Utah. The new tool simplifies the registration process and makes it quicker. Watch this how-to video and visit our website here:
It is remarkable how many features of Meta's new Instagram teen accounts resemble components of Utah's groundbreaking social media laws. Pressure from Utah is having an effect! However, as
@GovCox
says, we have a long way to go to ensure kids have a safe experience online. We
We will continue holding perpetrators of the opioid crisis accountable for their unspeakable behavior. This time: Richard Sackler, former chairman and president of Purdue Pharma, irresponsible peddlers of OxyContin.
#opioids
Buying a vehicle is a major investment and can be a complex process. Be cautious and informed to ensure a fair, transparent purchase and avoid deceptive practices from some auto dealers. Learn the four tactics to watch out for:
@UtahDCP
Utah announces its intent to resume action against Richard Sackler, a former owner and executive of opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma.
Read the press release here:
Utah
@GovCox
and Commerce Executive Director
@MargaretBusse
commend Meta's new teen accounts initiative but say more is needed to improve the safety of teen users. Read the full press release here:
We're so proud of our new system to register your business entities! This is the result of a long effort to update our platform, from
@GovCox
's mandate to streamline government and from support from the Utah legislature.
It's now easier to register your business in Utah. Our Division of Corporations and Commercial Code launched a new tool to simplify the registration process and make it quicker. Watch this how-to video to learn how it works, and visit our website here:
On Monday, changes will be made to how you register your business with our Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. We are launching a new tool to help you check name availability, reserve a business name, and get registered. Learn how to make an account on the new platform:
Our Division of Corporations and Commercial Code is excited to announce an upgrade to its business registration process. Starting Monday, they will transition to a new system designed to streamline and enhance business registration and management in Utah.
You've decided to make a budget; now what? First, write down your monthly income and your monthly expenses. Then, subtract your expenses from how much you make. This number should be more than zero. Learn more about budgeting:
#budget
#money
#education