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Scam victims can face criminal charges for helping fraudsters

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.

Scam victims can face criminal charges for helping fraudsters

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Scam victims may have a chance to recover stolen money — but they must act fast

Scam victims may have a chance to recover stolen money — but they must act fast

Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted July 21 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story

The FBI has a team that works directly with banks to track and freeze fraudulent transfers, giving victims of scams something they often think they've lost: a chance.

Utah woman worries she's being taken for a ride after classic car restoration stalls

Utah woman worries she's being taken for a ride after classic car restoration stalls

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted July 20 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story

Working on a classic car is not your typical job; it can take a year or two. But nearly six years and counting?

Voucher instead of cash refund for Utah grandpa after mysterious hotel room cancellation

Voucher instead of cash refund for Utah grandpa after mysterious hotel room cancellation

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted July 17 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story

A Layton grandfather traveled to New York City for his grandson's college graduation, only to learn his prepaid hotel reservation had been canceled, so he contacted the KSL Investigators.

Scammers trick Utahns into shipping them expensive phones

Scammers trick Utahns into shipping them expensive phones

Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted July 15 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story

Scammers are using compromised customer accounts to order expensive devices, then tricking victims into forwarding the packages.

Utah raises weight cutoff that can drive up vehicle registration fees

Utah raises weight cutoff that can drive up vehicle registration fees

Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted July 14 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story

Utah has changed how some heavy vehicles are taxed at registration, raising the cutoff from 12,000 pounds to 14,000 pounds. The change could save some owners hundreds of dollars.

What is driving up your Utah car insurance bill?

What is driving up your Utah car insurance bill?

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted July 13 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story

Utah drivers are getting squeezed by car insurance, but new data shared with KSL shows there are some very specific things drivers may be doing that are pushing their bills higher.

Locked out after a hack? The fix may be hiding on your phone

Locked out after a hack? The fix may be hiding on your phone

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted July 8 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story

After a hacker took over a woman's Amazon account, her reset password codes were being sent — but her phone had quietly filtered them into a text-message spam folder.

Cellphone bill that never should have existed finally goes away

Cellphone bill that never should have existed finally goes away

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted July 6 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story

A Utah man struggled to get his cellphone company to stop trying to collect on a debt he should not owe.

Fake insurance agent accused of ripping off Utah drivers

Fake insurance agent accused of ripping off Utah drivers

Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted June 30 - 2:57 p.m. | Save Story

Utah officials say a man in Texas sold fake auto insurance policies to Utah drivers looking for cheaper coverage. The alleged scam comes as car insurance rates remain high and consumers shop for bargains.

HOA gone away? Repair bills may still be waiting

HOA gone away? Repair bills may still be waiting

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 29 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story

An Ogden neighborhood lost water after a main broke. Then residents learned their "dissolved" HOA still left them responsible for private pipes and roads.

Will today's surpluses be tomorrow's shortages?

Will today's surpluses be tomorrow's shortages?

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 24 - 10:09 p.m. | Save Story

As buyers hunt for deals and skip full-price goods, retailers may face surpluses now, then cut future orders, setting the stage for possible shortages later.

AI cybersecurity flaw: How hackers can fool AI chatbots into handing over sensitive info

AI cybersecurity flaw: How hackers can fool AI chatbots into handing over sensitive info

Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted June 23 - 11:14 p.m. | Save Story

We're used to hearing warnings about AI fooling people. But what happens when people fool AI chatbots?

Supplement company asks questions despite its 'no questions asked' return policy

Supplement company asks questions despite its 'no questions asked' return policy

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 22 - 10:20 p.m. | Save Story

If a company promises you a "no questions asked" return policy — be sure to save any mentions of that promise: ads, emails, take screenshots and keep receipts.

Just how sound is TikTok money advice? New study finds much of it is misleading, risky

Just how sound is TikTok money advice? New study finds much of it is misleading, risky

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 18 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story

A new report card finds much of the money advice in viral TikTok videos to be incomplete and risky. But it's not all bad. Here's what to watch for before you put stock into a viral tip.

Utah author receives royalties after he finds uncashed check years after it expired

Utah author receives royalties after he finds uncashed check years after it expired

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 15 - 7:01 a.m. | Save Story

When a Utah author found an uncashed check years after it expired, he asked if it could be reissued. He was told no — it had been cashed. So he decided to Get Gephardt.

Steps homeowners should take to help avoid contractor trouble

Steps homeowners should take to help avoid contractor trouble

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 11 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story

Utah regulators have received more than 1,200 complaints involving contractors this fiscal year, so far. Here are steps homeowners should take now to avoid contractor trouble later.

Safety net for homeowners facing a construction lien is going away

Safety net for homeowners facing a construction lien is going away

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 3 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story

A safety net for homeowners who've had their homes slapped with a construction lien because their contractor didn't pay a supplier is going away.

Lien trap: Lehi couple says dispute with roofer leads to construction lien on home

Lien trap: Lehi couple says dispute with roofer leads to construction lien on home

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 2 - 10:45 a.m. | Save Story

The Thomases say they've paid-in-full for their roof but cannot get a lien lifted. The roofing company the couple hired and paid is called RoofTek.

Utahns warned of suspected fraud by cryptocurrency investment firm BG Wealth Sharing

Utahns warned of suspected fraud by cryptocurrency investment firm BG Wealth Sharing

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted May 29 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story

A Utah investor who said she gave thousands of dollars to BG Wealth Trading spoke out as the cryptocurrency investment firm draws warnings from around the world.