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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
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Holiday fire hazards, an up-close look at how quick a mistake can ignite a devastating fire
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.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Three patients say valuables vanished after ER visits at the U of U Hospital: rings, dentures, jewelry. The hospital cites its “not liable” policy, but would not answer how many reports of missing patient belongings they receive or how often insurance claims are paid. ksltv.com/ksl-investig...
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Vanished valuables: patient belongings go missing in the ER
KSL Investigates looks into reports of lost patient belongings at a prominent Utah hospital as three patients fight for reimbursement for their vanished valuables.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Posting airport selfies can tip off scammers that you’re in the air and unreachable. Cybercriminals monitor social media, then impersonate travelers and target their families for money. ksltv.com/ksl-investig...
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Find out why posting an airport selfie could ruin your vacation
Posting an airport selfie on social media can put vacationers in the crosshairs of scammers, impostors and other bad guys.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Dating in Utah is changing. Tonight at 10PM on KSL Channel 5, my buddy Emma Benson talks with Utah singles, a marriage professor, and matchmakers to uncover why fewer people are tying the knot - and what it means for modern love. You can also stream the story LIVE on our new and improved KSL+ app!
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
ONLY ON KSL: AT&T accidentally withdrew $2,361 from a Cedar City man’s bank account due to a billing keystroke error, then refused to refund it, offering only bill credits. After AT&T missed its promised pay-back deadline, he called Get Gephardt. ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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Cedar City man fights major wireless carrier after he says it took $1,000s from his bank account by mistake
Cedar City man says wireless carrier admitted it miskeyed his mobile phone bill when it pulled thousands from his bank account. But now, he says he can't get his money back.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
The Trump administration is pitching 50-year mortgages as a path to affordability. We did the math and found the savings aren't there. In the long run, it'll cost buyers way more. Speaking of more - you can learn more here: ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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A 50-year mortgage could leave home buyers in Utah paying hundreds of thousands more in interest
Will a 50-year mortgage make a home in Utah more affordable? A personal finance expert calls it a short-term fix that will cause long-term problems.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
A North Logan woman says American Express misapplied her $15,000 payment—crediting only $5,000—then reversed the fix, leaving her $10,000 in debt and hurting her credit. After KSL Investigators intervened, AmEx finally restored the missing $10,000. ksltv.com/ksl-investig...
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Cardholder says credit card company won't fix $10,000 data entry error
North Logan woman says her credit card company will not fix what seems to be a data entry error. With no one willing to fix it, it could cost her $10,000.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
One in four Americans still carry last year’s holiday debt. Tonight at 10PM on KSL, we test new AI tools. Could they help you stay on budget? @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Business owners say a water main break several blocks away flooded their properties, inflicting massive damage. The local water district refuses to accept responsibility. Owners are left with hundreds of thousands of dollars in repair costs. ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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Flooded-out business owners say water district refuses responsibility for water main break
A water main break floods three businesses in a Murray complex. The complex's owner said damages run hundreds of thousands of dollars, but the water district said it has no legal liability.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
It was just announced that Utah, the FTC, and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for hiding fees and misrepresenting ticket prices. I did THIS story a short time ago: ksltv.com/ksl-investig...
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Paying a fortune for your concert tickets? Here's how lawmakers are trying to curb exorbitant prices
Trying to score big concert tickets or sporting events may feel impossible lately, or painfully expensive. A new investigation finds it's not just due to high demand.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
From my kids, to my mother-in-law, to many comments from KSL viewers. I've heard a lot of thoughts on my reporting last night into tech revolutions at restaurants: ksltv.com/ksl-investig...
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Restaurant revolution: Is restaurant QR code ordering the industry's future?
Restaurant QR codes have become as common as ketchup bottles. It's how many restaurants are surviving the one-two punch of rising costs and staffing shortages.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Inside the RESTAURANT REVOLUTION changing how you dine. Tonight at 10 on KSL-TV. @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Skipping adding your teen to your auto policy might save now but could cost thousands—or jail time. Utah’s Insurance Commissioner warns why it’s a bad idea. Get Gephardt investigates tonight.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
A Utah relay runner is chasing more than just miles. He’s fighting for a refund after the iconic Wasatch Back race was canceled weeks before the start. ksltv.com/ksl-investig...
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Runner fights for his team's money back for cancelled Wasatch Back relay race
When the organizers cancelled the 2025 Ragnar Wasatch Back relay race, a full refund was promised by the end of May. Months later, a team still doesn't have its money back.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Brain injuries sideline athletes—now BYU is testing “healing helmets” that could change recovery forever. Dan Rascon has the exclusive tonight at 10 on KSL TV.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Scammers hijack people who Google customer service numbers—posing as legit reps, tricking them into downloading software or sharing info. ksltv.com/ksl-investig...
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How Googling for customer service numbers makes you a target for scammers
An Orem man thought he dialed customer support for a well-known tech company, but he got connected with an impostor.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Utahns lost $32M to shady contractors since 2022...and that's just the victims who have come forward. Now the state’s cracking down with a new task force, a dedicated prosecutor, and tools to help you avoid getting scammed. WATCH: ksltv.com/ksl-investig...
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Utahns lost $32 million to contractor fraud since 2022, new state task force aims to stop it
Utahns have lost $32 million to construction fraud over the last three years. Now, a new task force with a full-time prosecutor will take on contractor fraud.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Being an authorized user can boost credit—or tank it. Piggybacking comes with big risks. ksltv.com/ksl-investig...
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Being an authorized user on someone's credit card can boost your credit, but it can also leave you worse off
It's a strategy many use to improve their credit quickly: become an authorized user on someone else's credit card account. While it might boost your credit, it can also work against you.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
What happens when an Amber Alert goes out by mistake? KSL Investigates Utah’s system—tonight at 10.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
it never hurts to ask ksltv.com/ksl-investig...
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Find out the simple move you can make to lower your credit card interest rate and save hundreds
Banks and credit card companies are willing to lower your credit card interest rate, if you just ask them.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Utah faces a primary-care doctor shortage—49th in the U.S.—forcing patients (even in Salt Lake City) to wait weeks or months, risk ER visits and delayed care. Legislative incentives (loan repayment, pay boosts) are suggested but debated. ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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Utah needs primary care doctors. Can the Utah doctor shortage be fixed?
Have you had to wait weeks, even months, for an appointment to see a doctor? Utah is facing a shortage of primary care doctors that some experts say has become a crisis.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
A lotta online shopping pressure this week. Know before you click 'Buy Now.' ksltv.com/ksl-investig...
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Find out the biggest misgivings on social media shopping
Americans spend tens-of-billions dollars every year on stuff they've found on social media. It's leading to buyer's remorse for many social media shoppers.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
There is a industry preying on desperate timeshare owners. Tonight at 10, I'll investigate what you need to know before buying a timeshare or paying a company to get out of one. @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
There is a social media trend telling people that if they can't pay a debt they should dispute it because it'll freeze everything for a time while the debt is validated. Experian says that's a bad idea. ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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Find out the risks college grads run when turning to social media for financial advice
A financial trend is circulating among college grads via social media. Experts warn it could leave your credit in much worse shape.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Okay, but they better still have a salad bar with their amazing ranch dressing! ksltv.com/entertainmen...
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Chuck E. Cheese is opening arcades for adults
Chuck E. Cheese isn’t just for the kids anymore.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
You may already be keenly aware of how airline points can save you money. But have hotel rewards been flying under your radar? ksltv.com/ksl-investig...
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Find out which hotel rewards program can save you the most money
If you're looking to save money on your travels, one way to do it is by joining a hotel rewards program. But not all rewards programs are created equal.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
People are trimming individual gift budgets but pooling cash for group gifts, adapting to rising costs by sharing expenses more collaboratively. ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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People are spending less on individual gifts but they're chipping in more for group gifts
With the cost of nearly everything going up over the past few years, people have been cutting back on their gift giving as individuals. But they're chipping in more money towards group gifts.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
I participated in this last week. Lots of good info about avoiding scams from experts ... and me. local.aarp.org/news/scam-ja... @aarp.org
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Scam Jam: Utahns Gathered to Learn to Spot the Most Common Scams
Thank you to everyone who came and made this event a success!
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
From my colleague Shelby Lofton:
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Landlord’s “renovation” leaves Salt Lake photo studio overexposed, and owner stuck developing losses under her lease. ksltv.com/ksl-investig...
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Studio owner says landlord's renovations is killing her business
What rights do retail business owners have when their landlord's renovation causes them to lose business?
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
If you have a problem you can't solve, maybe I can help. matt@ksl.com. @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
In Utah, online thieves are draining EBT cards meant for low-income families using skimmers and phishing scams. Victims are often left without food or aid—and with little chance of getting it back. State officials say protections are urgently needed.
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Online thieves target benefits meant for low-income families
Some Utah families are facing a nightmare scenario as their state-administered benefits are stolen before they can even claim them.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
We went room to room in a Utah home with a Unified firefighter. He showed us the hidden hazards most families miss. What we found could save lives. Don't miss this eye-opening safety check, Wednesday at 10PM on @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
You’re being charged more—and it’s not just the convenience fee. The KSL Investigators found a hidden surcharge on grocery delivery apps that’s flying under the radar. We do the legwork and crunch the numbers. Watch our inflation-busting investigation, tonight at 10 on KSL. @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
From me: A recent investigation reveals how AI can be manipulated to extract passwords, highlighting vulnerabilities in AI systems and emphasizing the need for stronger safeguards. ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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Find out how anyone can trick AI into stealing passwords
AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot are often touted for safeguards that keep everyday people misusing AI to program malware. But new research finds it doesn't take a programmer to get around those safe...
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
From Me: Hackers are setting Wi-Fi traps disguised as legit networks—an *evil twin* looking to steal your info. With summer travel spiking, don’t get *roamed*. Before you connect, double-check—then surf safely! 🧠📶 #WiFiScam #GetGephardt ksltv.com/local-news/b... @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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Beware of the evil twin WiFi scam! How you can protect yourself
Scammers are setting digital traps in the form of fake WiFi hotspots that look legit. But unwittingly connect to one and you'll be handing your data to a scammer.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
From me: Airline lost your bag? Don’t let them *zip* past your rights. You may be *tote*-ally entitled to cash for the wait. Keep receipts, pack patience—and maybe a spare shirt in your carry-on. ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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Know your rights when an airline delays your luggage
A luggage delay frustrated a Utah couple who arrived at their cruise ship’s departure port without clothes and other essentials. But what are your rights when an airline delays your luggage?
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
From me: Online shoppers in Utah may face unexpected import fees. A Utah woman got a bill in the mail from UPS weeks after the delivery was made. ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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Find out how you could be on-the-hook for import costs of items you bought online
A Salt Lake woman got hit with a surprise bill demanding she pay extra for an overseas item she bought and already had been delivered - and it's not a scam.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
From me: Scammers in Utah are impersonating landowners to fraudulently sell vacant properties. They target unoccupied lots, forge IDs, and push for quick, remote cash sales. Authorities urge vigilance to prevent these real estate frauds. ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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Fraudsters are impersonating Utah landowners to sell their property out from under them, here's how to protect your land
Fraudsters are selling vacant land right out from under the rightful landowners in an elaborate scheme the FBI has warned is on the rise. When it nearly happened to a Sandy couple, they asked Get Geph...
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
A Utah woman’s gift cards were refused—even though the store isn’t closed yet. What are your options when a business is going under but won’t honor the money you already paid? #GetGephardt #KSLTV ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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What to do when a store going under refuses to take your gift cards
Retailers often stop honoring gift cards when they declare bankruptcy. But that's money they've been paid in advance, so can they really refuse your gift card?
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
From me: A Utah man who took money for home improvement projects but failed to complete the work has agreed to repay his victims. The unlicensed contractor faced legal action after multiple complaints. ksltv.com/ksl-investig... @kslnews.bsky.social
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After taking money but not finishing work, unlicensed contractor agrees to repay victims
An unlicensed Utah contractor took thousands, did little or no work and vanished. Now he’s finally agreeing to pay it back.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
A Taylorsville woman is unable to access her own mailbox because the U.S. Postal Service has not provided her with a key, despite her repeated requests. ksltv.com/local-news/g... @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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Get Gephardt: Taylorsville woman can’t get the key to her own mailbox
When a Taylorsville woman couldn’t get her mail key to her new apartment from her landlord or the USPS after nearly two months, she decided to Get Gephardt.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
A Utah kid got sizzled yesterday in Toronto: torontosun.com/sports/baseb...
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How a quiet Easter morning turned into a stunning Blue Jays big league debut for Paxton Schultz
How a quiet Easter morning turned into a stunning Toronto Blue Jays big-league debut for farmhand pitcher Paxton Schultz against Seattle.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
🗑️ Protect Your Trash, Protect Your Identity! 🛡️ Identity thieves can steal your personal information from your trash. 🕵️‍♂️ Protect your identity from thieves by safely disposing of sensitive documents and electronics on Utah's Declutter Day, April 18th. 🗂️🔒 ksltv.com/local-news/f... @ksl5tv.bsky.social
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Find out why you need to protect your trash to keep your identity safe from criminals
You might expect identity thieves to glean information by using sophisticated techniques, but it can be as simple as digging through your trash.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
🚗💸 Don't let your rental car drive you to financial ruin! 💸🚗 I recently uncovered some shocking gaps in auto insurance coverage that could leave you with a hefty bill. Tune in to my latest investigation on KSL TV and avoid unexpected costs! 📺🔍 ksltv.com/local-news/f...
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Find out what your auto insurance won't cover on your rental car that could cost you thousands
If you always turn down the rental car company's insurance waiver thinking your own insurance has you fully covered, think again. There could be a gap leaving you uncovered for thousands of dollars in...
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KSL 5 TV @ksl5tv.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
@getgephardt.bsky.social is giving us a crash course on car insurance. He'll show you what rental companies won't tell you at the counter and how you can steer clear of financial potholes on your next vacation. Watch Uncovered: Rental Car Risks tonight at 10 on KSL.
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GET GEPHARDT @getgephardt.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
The state no longer has to prove a business *meant* to deceive you. If you got ripped off, that’s enough. It’s a major shift that gives more power to consumers and makes it harder for bad actors to hide behind excuses. @ksl5tv.bsky.social ksltv.com/local-news/u...
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Utah's new consumer protection law: What it means for you
Utah's new consumer protections strengthen your hand when dealing with deceptive businesses.
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