Matt Gephardt
Are your online purchases legitimate? How to avoid buying counterfeit gifts
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 10:52 a.m.
Counterfeit goods use a company's brand to make people think they're the real deal. Knockoffs hurt companies, but they also pose real safety risks
How to avoid the pitfalls of financing your holiday shopping
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 11:33 a.m.
Holiday shopping is in full swing, and Utahns are looking for deals. But some of the deals offered up at the register could cost you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars if you're not careful.
How to protect yourself from cybercrime as holiday scams surge
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Nov. 27 - 9:44 p.m.
As Utahns prepare for the holidays, cybersecurity experts warn criminals are now in their busy season.
Holiday fire hazards; an up-close look at how quick a mistake can ignite a devastating fire
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Nov. 23 - 8:00 p.m.
We spent a day doing all the things firefighters say you shouldn't do to give you an up-close look on how you can avoid holiday fire hazards.
How to avoid overpaying for your car loan
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 4:34 p.m.
Financial advisers say car buyers often don't give their car loan much thought until they're face-to-face with the dealer's finance manager. And that can cost them thousands of dollars.
Utah's Soldier Hollow becomes training ground for future Olympic biathletes
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Nov. 4 - 11:15 a.m.
Utah is the relatively new home of the U.S. biathlon team, a sport that combines cross-country skiing with rifle marksmanship. Its headquarters moved to Midway in 2023.
AI Revolution: Just how helpful is AI in finding the best holiday deals?
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Nov. 4 - 9:00 a.m.
Roughly 1 in 4 Americans are still paying off debt from last holiday season, according to a recent study. Can artificial intelligence actually help you with your holiday shopping this year?
How to protect your voice from being used in AI scam calls
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Oct. 29 - 9:11 a.m.
That automatic, robotic message you often get when your call gets sent to someone's voicemail is actually perfect for protecting your identity from being used in AI scam calls.
Find out why posting an airport selfie could ruin your vacation
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Oct. 15 - 9:31 a.m.
Scammers have gotten good at the waiting game, experts say. They'll patiently stand by for just the right opportunity. Your airport selfie on social media can be that moment.
Flooded-out business owners say water district refuses responsibility for water main break
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Oct. 8 - 8:31 a.m.
Several Utah businesses in Murray are trying to get back on their feet after a water main break washed them out. But they said the owner of the pipeline has told them that it's not their problem.
How the unusual workout of Katie Uhlaender turned her into a social media phenomenon
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Oct. 6 - 8:22 a.m.
The cliche goes you train for the task at hand, and it's true whether you're an Olympic hopeful, or covering an Olympic hopeful. But it's hard to miss what Katie Uhlaender is doing.
Juice jacking: Find out how public USB charging ports put you at risk for identity theft
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Oct. 6 - 8:04 a.m.
USB charging ports may seem harmless, but security officials say they can put you at risk for identity theft. Here's what you need to know about what's called "juice jacking."
West Valley City woman fights for correct medical codes after her health care claim gets denied
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 1:30 p.m.
Imagine being told you had to pay thousands in medical bills because your insurance company and the hospital refuse to get on the same page over medical codes.
Scammers don't have to hack their way to your personal information, they can buy it
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Sept. 25 - 12:45 p.m.
There's a strong chance that just by going about their everyday lives, victims of scams unknowingly gave away the details a criminal needed to scam them.
Tax-debt relief company fined by Utah regulators for illegal tactics
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 10:35 p.m.
The action of a skeptical Utah woman has led the state of Utah to slap a fine totaling tens of thousands of dollars against a tax-debt relief company.
Loaning money to friends: How to avoid destroying a friendship
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Sept. 19 - 8:02 p.m.
When it comes to money and friendship, many of us are struggling, according to new data shared with the KSL Investigators.
Utah's new HOA ombudsman to help resolve disputes between HOAs and homeowners
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Sept. 18 - 9:36 a.m.
Friction between homeowners and their homeowners associations spurred the state to launch a new office within the Utah Department of Commerce — the HOA Ombudsman Office.
How to avoid costly timeshare fraud when you want out of your timeshare
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Sept. 17 - 9:44 p.m.
Timeshare fraud can be a major financial misadventure for owners who no longer have the time or interest in using their timeshare.
Restaurant revolution: Is restaurant QR code ordering the industry's future?
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Sept. 16 - 1:45 p.m.
At one Sugar House restaurant, diners scan a QR code at the table, tap and order right from their phones. Is this the future of the restaurant business?
Medicare scam calls are surging. Here's how you can protect yourself
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Sept. 12 - 11:38 a.m.
If someone is calling you out of the blue about Medicare, it's already a violation. Medicare scam calls spike around open enrollment season.
Who is at fault for a leaking roof: The roofer, the shingle maker or nature?
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 1:30 p.m.
A Saratoga Springs woman said after her new roof starting leaking, she's now having to pay thousands more to have it done right — while everybody points fingers at somebody else.
Why owners of popular, recalled BlendJet blender may never get promised replacements
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 11:00 a.m.
The BlendJet 2 portable blender faced a mandatory recall in 2023. Nearly two years later, a Utah woman is still waiting for her replacement blenders.
Find out the consequences of not adding your teen driver to your auto insurance policy
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 12:00 p.m.
Some parents curb the cost of insuring teen drivers by not adding their kids to their policy, believing Utah only requires the car to be insured, not the driver. That's not quite right.
Utah woman says pricey supplement endorsed by fake Oprah is actually a common spice
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 11:30 a.m.
When bottles of a supplement touted as a science-backed method of weight loss showed up, a Utah woman says she discovered the primary ingredient was turmeric – a common spice – and very little else.
