Utah's laws prohibiting deceptive trade practices are generally limited to prosecuting scams after they happen. Contact the Division at (801) 530-6601 during normal business hours.To file a complaint just go to ftc. Gov complaint and answer the questions or call 1-877 FTC help. If a company falsely advertises products, either the state or a consumer can file a lawsuit against the company under the Utah deceptive trade practices laws. A violation of Sections 41-3-406 through 41-3-409 is an unfair or deceptive practice under Title 13, Chapter 11, Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act. Section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act. (FTC Act) (15 USC §45) prohibits "unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting. Business or goods or false or deceptive advertising. Ryan Beckett is a partner in the Jackson, Mississippi office of Butler Snow,. LLP.