Every year the FTC has thousands of people report losing money to "romance scams." The median reported loss in 2018  was $2,600. 

KSL reporter Matt Gephardt joins Lee to break down his research about these schemes and what people can do to protect themselves. 

Most of these thieves operate in West Africa and out of the reach of the FBI.

Every year the FTC has thousands of people report losing money to "romance scams." The median reported loss in 2018 was $2,600. KSL reporter Matt Gephardt joins Lee to break down his research about these schemes and what people can do to protect themselves. Most of these thieves operate in West Africa and out of the reach of the FBI.

Every year the FTC has thousands of people report losing money to "romance scams."&nbsp;The median reported loss in 2018&nbsp; was $2,600.&nbsp;

KSL reporter Matt Gephardt joins Lee to break down his research about these schemes and what people can do to protect themselves.&nbsp;

Most of these thieves operate in West Africa and out of the reach of the FBI.

Fraudsters take advantage of Valentine's Day

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<p>Lee Lonsberry spent 4 years working side by side with KSL&rsquo;s Doug Wright. Now, after stint working for Rob Bishop Washington D.C., &nbsp;he&rsquo;s back at KSL, and has a lot to talk about! &ldquo;KSL&rsquo;s Live Mic&rdquo; is driven by current events with an eye on politics, business, education and more.</p>
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Lee Lonsberry spent 4 years working side by side with KSL’s Doug Wright. Now, after stint working for Rob Bishop Washington D.C.,  he’s back at KSL, and has a lot to talk about! “KSL’s Live Mic” is driven by current events with an eye on politics, business, education and more.


<p>Lee Lonsberry spent 4 years working side by side with KSL’s Doug Wright. Now, after stint working for Rob Bishop Washington D.C., &nbsp;he’s back at KSL, and has a lot to talk about! “KSL’s Live Mic” is driven by current events with an eye on politics, business, education and more.</p>


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