Utah Division of Securities
@SecuritiesUtah
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Utah Division of Securities Protecting Utah Investors through Education, Regulation and Action.
Salt Lake City, UT
Joined November 2022
Hi, I'm Billy FOMO, the Crypto Cowboy, here to guide you through the wild west of crypto. Join me and the Division to learn more about red flags to watch out for and other cool crypto topics. Until then, stay on the lookout!
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$25.6M Judgment: Safeguard Metals must pay penalties for a fraudulent scheme that used fear-mongering to overcharge senior citizens for precious metals. Learn more at:
securities.utah.gov
The final judgment against Safeguard Metals LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn orders restitution and a civil monetary penalty; underscores commitment to protect seniors from investment fraud Salt Lake City—Ut...
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The Utah Division of Securities is urging all registered investment advisers to prioritize cybersecurity and adopt a written incident response plan—a critical best practice for protecting your clients from threats like phishing scams. Learn more at: https://t.co/he5TkefDi4
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An important story from The Salt Lake Tribune highlights concerns surrounding "Hedgehog Investments" and allegations of misused funds. If you or someone you know invested with Hedgehog Investments, contact the Utah Division of Securities at this link:
Hedgehog Investments' 'misuse of investor funds' led to 'grave and immediate harm to investors,' Utah regulators say in an emergency cease and desist order.
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Before you put your money into a trading website, make sure you verify its legitimacy! California's Crypto Scam Tracker https://t.co/rv6gb5EBCw lets you search a URL to determine if the site is a scam. #securities #utahdivisionofsecurities #knowbeforeyouinvest #investments
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A Belgium national and Utah business owner was charged after allegedly running a $5 million Ponzi scheme. @SecuritiesUtah helped investigate this case. Read the full details of the case and sentencing: https://t.co/yHHSd2oHcD
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A Utah County man was sentenced to 24 Months in prison for a $1.6M affinity fraud scheme. The @SecuritiesUtah helped investigate this case. Read the full details of the case and sentencing: https://t.co/8csPIbVDD7
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Protect thyself against crypto scams. Before investing, do your homework. Thoroughly research the person or organization you're considering sending money to. @SecuritiesUtah
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As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Franswai Grayson, Assistant Director for the Utah Division of Securities, appeared on @KUTVFreshLiving to talk about the dangers of affinity fraud. Check it out at 1 pm tomorrow! #nationalconsumerprotectionweek #scamalot
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Billy FOMO knows #crypto can be exciting, but it's also full of pitfalls. Learn about what you need to watch out for to avoid the most common #scams: https://t.co/9uxBHg9Ob1
#NationalConsumerProtectionWeek
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Scammers love to impersonate people, including government officials. These impersonator scams can be highly convincing, but the biggest red flag is requesting immediate payment. Here’s what you need to know: https://t.co/C2KC0jOQqT
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This National Consumer Protection week, protect yourself and your hard-earned money by protecting your identity and data—and learn about immediate steps to take if a data breach or identity theft ever compromise your personal financial information: https://t.co/SKTV1zU7ak
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It's National Consumer Protection Week! This week, you'll learn all sorts of tips to help you avoid scams and protect your money from fraudsters. We'll be sharing tips all week on social media on how to be a more savvy and prepared consumer. #NationalConsumerProtectionWeek
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Be on the lookout for fraudsters posing as investment professionals and firms. They can be quite convincing, but if you know what to watch out for, you can avoid getting scammed: https://t.co/8ora286UgI
#scams #fraud
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Social isolation can lead to many harms, but one not talked about is the increase in investment fraud risk. Read all about this often overlooked issue: https://t.co/wRT7kv7jKZ
#SocialIsolation #fraud
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There are many organizations and agencies that can protect you from #fraud. One of these is the CFTC, which regulates US derivatives markets. This can things securities such as futures, options, and swaps. Find out more about how they can help you: https://t.co/bhwHpUYADw
#CFTC
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When you know the process of investment #fraud, you can identify it more easily. Learn all about the 6-step process so you can protect yourself: https://t.co/uCDVCyos25
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As common targets of #scammers, senior investors need to know how to protect themselves. Here are a few resources you should know about: https://t.co/NAJDYSu7Zh
#SeniorInvestors
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Happy Valentine's Day! Now is as good a time as any to remind you that scammers can use #romance to con their victims. Learn the warning signs: https://t.co/7wveNRVwqf
#ValentinesDay
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In this podcast episode of Inside the FBI, find out how the #FBI cracked down on an $80 million #Ponzi scheme. As a bonus, learn about what you should do if you think a loved one is getting scammed: https://t.co/pMf1cCmsJI
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The best defense against investment #fraud is investor awareness. This document from #NASAA presents a "back to basics" approach to becoming more aware of the #scams out there: https://t.co/VXNvAxCrPK
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