Important Alert for Licensed Professionals
Attention Licensed Professionals,
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) informs licensees about fraudulent letters and impersonators targeting healthcare and other licensed professionals in Utah.
Scammers are distributing authentic-looking state and federal letters claiming to be from DOPL, the U.S. Department of Justice, or the FBI. These fraudulent letters may contain real license and NPI numbers. The letters allege license suspensions for drug trafficking or identity theft, and demand signed “Non-Disclosure Agreements” or “cooperation agreements.”
Remember:
- DOPL will NEVER send “agreements” demanding that you remain silent or enter into private non-disclosure contracts regarding an investigation via email or unsolicited mail.
- DOPL will NEVER threaten you with immediate arrest, demand unexpected financial reimbursement, or direct you to sign federal non-disclosure agreements to prevent license suspension.
What to do:
- If you receive a suspicious letter, document, or email, DO NOT ENGAGE.
- Do not sign any attached agreements or provide any personal, financial, or sensitive information.
- You can verify any licensing status or claim by calling DOPL directly at (801) 530-6628.
- IF you happen to provide sensitive information or money during an encounter like this, the Federal Trade Commission provides recovery steps at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
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🚨 SCAM ALERT TARGETING LICENSED PROFESSIONALS 🚨
Letters and documents impersonating the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and the FBI are targeting healthcare professionals and licensed professionals in Utah.
Scammers are distributing authentic-looking state and federal documents, which may contain real license and NPI numbers. These fraudulent letters falsely allege immediate license suspension due to drug trafficking or identity theft investigations, and demand that licensees sign non-disclosure or cooperation agreements.
Remember:
- DOPL will NEVER demand that you sign private non-disclosure/cooperation agreements or demand money/sensitive information via email or mail to resolve an investigation.
- DOPL will NEVER threaten you with an immediate license suspension or an out-of-the-blue arrest—official license actions involve a formal process and notification.
What to do:
- If you receive a suspicious letter, document, or email, DO NOT ENGAGE or sign anything.
- Do not provide any personal, medical, or financial information.
- Verify any claims by calling DOPL directly at (801) 530-6628.
- IF you provided sensitive information or money during an encounter like this, report it immediately and follow recovery steps at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
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