Utah's New Frontline Against Financial Fraud

KSL News Daily

Utah's New Frontline Against Financial Fraud

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Published on Sep 1, 2026, 5:03:00 AM
Total time: 00:17:09

Episode Description
Utah consumers lost more than $108 million to financial fraud last year, and state leaders are launching a new strategy to fight back. Attorney General Derek Brown joins Maria Shilaos to discuss the new Utah Financial Crimes Investigative Center, a partnership bringing together law enforcement, prosecutors, banks and credit unions to better identify scams and protect consumers.
 
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