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Utah inspectors hadn't seen clients for nearly 2 years before van deaths
Courtney Johns, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 9:58 p.m.
Utah inspectors had not observed clients at Safe and Sound Services for nearly two years before three men died in a running van on Feb. 6, according to licensing records and charging documents.
Door-knocking pranks leading to violence, criminal charges in Utah, KSL Investigation finds
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 12:32 p.m.
What was once considered a harmless childhood prank seems to be getting more dangerous. The KSL Investigators explore why ding-dong ditching is escalating into violent encounters.
'You don't have to open the door': ACLU warns Utahns of immigration officer entry limits
Courtney Johns, KSL | Posted Feb. 2 - 7:14 a.m.
A new federal lawsuit over an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy is raising questions about what agents can do at someone's home — and what Utahns' rights are.
Tracking transparency: Lawmakers consider making changes to Utah's public records law
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Jan. 24 - 7:12 a.m.
The KSL Investigators are tracking every bill that could affect transparency and public access to records under the Government Records Access and Management Act, or GRAMA.
PayPal user fights for his money back after he said a hacker racked up fraudulent charges
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Jan. 23 - 6:15 a.m.
A Salt Lake man said someone hacked into PayPal and used it to buy lodging. What protection do you have from fraudulent charges made through your mobile payment app?
New report finds surge in odometer fraud in Utah
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Jan. 19 - 10:29 p.m.
Odometer fraud is surging nationwide, according to new data shared with the KSL Investigators by CARFAX. And in Utah, the numbers are climbing even faster.
Saratoga Springs man says carrier's 'free phone' offer was costing him hundreds
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 10:44 a.m.
A carrier made a free phone offer to Mike De Mie of Saratoga Springs. But when the company demanded he pay hundreds of dollars, he decided to Get Gephardt.
Former Utah Senate candidate's sexual abuse trial ends with a hung jury
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 10:03 p.m.
The sexual abuse trial for former Utah state Senate candidate Brandon Beckham ended with a deadlocked jury. KSL explains what comes next in a third attempt to try Beckham.
'There was a gap': How Utah's new child torture law is being used
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Jan. 5 - 7:16 a.m.
A new Utah law that provides harsher penalties for severe cases of child abuse has been put to use several times since it went into effect nearly eight months ago.
Feds send checks to CarShield extended warranty customers for 'misleading' ads
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Dec. 30 - 9:02 p.m.
The Federal Trade Commission has started sending checks to people it says were misled by advertising for CarShield extended warranty plans.
Get a message about a big financial windfall from a long-lost relative? It's an inheritance scam
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Dec. 21 - 9:03 a.m.
If you've received a letter or message about a multi-million-dollar inheritance from a relative you didn't know about, it's an inheritance scam. Matt Gephardt explains why.
Missteps leave West Valley woman stuck with $30K in fraudulent credit card charges
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 9:30 a.m.
A Utah woman owes tens of thousands of dollars for fraudulent credit charges she insists she didn't make. Here are key steps she missed that could have protected her.
How to protect yourself from the 5 most dangerous words used in email scams
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 9:44 p.m.
Here are the five most dangerous words cybercriminals use in email scams and how you can protect yourself.
Missing report in child sexual abuse case prompts audit at Weber County Sheriff's Office
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Weber County officials answered questions Friday about how the sheriff's office is moving forward after a KSL investigation highlighting a missing report in a child sexual abuse case.
Data shows Salt Lake City parking ticket 'hot spots'
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Nov. 29 - 10:01 a.m.
In a city with a full-time population of close to 220,000, KSL-TV has learned compliance officers wrote nearly 400,000 parking tickets over a roughly six-year period from 2019 to 2025.
50-year mortgage could leave Utah home buyers paying hundreds of thousands more in interest
Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Nov. 12 - 11:10 a.m.
The Trump administration says 50-year mortgages could make homes more affordable. But some experts warn that stretching a loan to 50 years will do the opposite.
A Utah child sex offender confessed to additional crimes. Why didn't he face additional charges?
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Nov. 11 - 9:35 p.m.
A convicted child sex offender confessed to additional crimes against children while incarcerated but did not face additional charges. The KSL Investigators wanted to know why.
How to avoid overpaying for your car loan
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, 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.
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.
Draper woman fights nursing home for her late husband's refund
Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Oct. 28 - 7:32 a.m.
A Utah woman was owed thousands of dollars by a nursing home, a refund that the company promised to pay. She's tried to collect for several months but got nowhere.
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.
Salt Lake homeowner says window blinds manufacturer refuses to honor its lifetime warranty
Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Oct. 10 - 10:17 p.m.
Twenty years ago, Gene Hanfling bought a set of blinds. Two months ago, they failed. They had a limited lifetime warranty, but he said the manufacturer told him "lifetime" doesn't apply to every part.
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."
