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!

St. George resident Thomas Paul Madden has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for running a massive Ponzi and securities fraud scheme. Madden pled guilty to defrauding over 200 investors of more than $23 million. Learn more at: securities.utah.gov/2025/11/…

$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/2025/10/…

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: securities.utah.gov/news-rel…

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: securities.at.utah.gov/enfor…

Before you put your money into a trading website, make sure you verify its legitimacy! California's Crypto Scam Tracker dfpi.ca.gov/consumers/crypto… lets you search a URL to determine if the site is a scam. #securities #utahdivisionofsecurities #knowbeforeyouinvest #investments

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

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: bit.ly/45RPAsT #NationalConsumerProtectionWeek

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: consumer.ftc.gov/features/pa…

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

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: bit.ly/40ajtlN #scams #fraud

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: bit.ly/3PnXliV #SocialIsolation #fraud

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: bit.ly/3DIdrRL #CFTC

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: bit.ly/423nBXa

As common targets of #scammers, senior investors need to know how to protect themselves. Here are a few resources you should know about: bit.ly/4j3l1GT #SeniorInvestors

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: bit.ly/4gLlCeA #ValentinesDay

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: bit.ly/406qfZR