KSL Investigates

Draper woman fights to get Turo host booted after making fraudulent rental car damage claims against her

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 10:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A renter says the photographic evidence a Turo host sent as proof that she damaged his car is only proof of fraud. Now she wants him off the platform.

KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 3rd Congressional District

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republican Rep. Celeste Maloy and Democratic challenger Kent Udell debated Friday at Utah Tech University in St. George. We fact-checked their statements.

Get Gephardt helps Layton man who says he can't sell his car because of wrongfully branded title

VideoSloan Schrage and Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Imagine not being able to sell your car because of a mistake someone made at the DMV. One Utah man faced just that. He decided it was time to Get Gephardt.

'Park outside' recall leaves Utah man asking: Can I break my lease?

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A safety recall has left him paying for a leased car that he cannot practically use while he waits months for a replacement battery. Nationwide, the number of vehicles with open "park outside" recalls has surged.

'We lost our house': A deadly standoff left homes riddled with bullets. Who pays for the damage?

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 22 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than a year after a deadly standoff in Hyrum left homes riddled with bullets, some neighbors say they struggled to find financial help despite the trauma they endured.

Lindsey Vonn warns fans about scammers impersonating her online

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Olympic ski legend Lindsey Vonn said scammers are creating fake accounts impersonating her. The warning comes as con artists increasingly use AI and deepfakes to make celebrity scams harder to spot.

Condo owner says HOA should help with $25K in damages. HOA disagrees

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's the stuff of nightmares: something coming up from your sewer line, repeatedly. But for Barbara Jensen, that's her reality.

Amazon launches AI tool to help customers spot fake messages

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A warning that your Amazon account has been hacked can demand quick action. The trouble is, scammers know that, too.

Here's how the rental insurance offered by your landlord leaves you exposed

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you think the convenient coverage offered by your landlord covers your stuff in case of an unexpected event, here's why you're in for a nasty surprise.

Utah kids rank 3rd nationally for money lost to online scams

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

FBI data shows Utah victims age 17 and younger reported more than $1 million in online scam losses. The FBI says parents can help by talking with kids early.

Harnessing Adventure: Vernal's Via Ferrata MONDAY 10PM

Video  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 3:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah changes birth certificate policy after KSL Investigators uncover records issue

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A family experienced what felt like a records runaround when they tried to get certified copies of their birth certificates.

Shoplifting survey points to financial strain as Americans struggle with costs

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new survey found 30% of American adults say they have shoplifted. Experts say the findings may reflect financial desperation as families struggle with the cost of necessities.

Get Gephardt helps Sandy mom sort out insurance confusion that left her with $25K bill

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Having a baby isn't cheap. The average hospital bill hovers around $2,900. When a Sandy woman got hit with a bill nearly ten times that, she knew something was wrong.

Get Gephardt helps satellite TV subscriber fight double-billing after DirecTV and AT&T split

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bundled services became unbundled when AT&T and DirecTV parted ways, leaving a Magna resident to get double-billed by both companies.

Could the resale hustle solve your money problems?

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

From storage auctions and liquidation pallets to thrift store finds, people are buying low and selling high. But turning castoffs into cash takes research, patience and a willingness to take risks.

Get Gephardt helps Orem man fight for a refund after his dentist retires mid-treatment

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted July 29 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem man said his dentist retired with thousands of dollars' worth of work left to do on his teeth. When he couldn't get his work completed or his money back, he decided to Get Gephardt.

The $20K starter car is disappearing

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

New vehicles priced around $20,000 have nearly vanished from dealership lots, and industry experts say inflation is only part of the problem.

Scam victims can face criminal charges for helping fraudsters

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Getting scammed can cost victims more than money. Some Utahns who believed they had found a job or romantic partner have instead found themselves facing criminal charges.