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Americans lost $95M via social media ads; here's what to look out for

Aug 14

Back to school tech pricier due to chip shortage; here's how to save

Aug 13

SF landlord skirts rent control, doubles family's rent

A San Francisco family was shocked when their new landlord nearly doubled their rent in spite of strict rent control laws, forcing them to move out. Rents are rising dramatically in the city amid the AI boost as critics say landlords are taking advantage of a clause exempting most single family homes and condos from rent control.

6 hours ago

SF renter out $18.6K after Craigslist scammer copied real listing

Aug 6

Airbnb refuses refunds for reservations gone wrong

Aug 6

Apple will let you lease your next iPhone, Mac instead of buying it

Jul 29

3rd party site tacks on fees for DMV services; DMV gets a cut

Jul 29

Raccoon gives birth inside SF apartment wall, breaks into bedroom

Jul 23

Where does my food come from? Here's where to find 'country of origin'

Jul 23

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SF landlord skirts rent control, doubles family's rent

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Americans lost $95M via social media ads; here's what to look out for when shopping online

Aug 14

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Back to school tech is pricier thanks to chip shortage; here's how you can save

Aug 10

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SF man scammed out of $18,600 after fake Craigslist rental listing mimics real property owner

Aug 6

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Airbnb refuses refunds for reservations gone wrong

Aug 6

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Drivers angry after being charged extra fees to register their cars on DMV 'lookalike' websites

Jul 30

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Where does my food come from? Where to look to find 'country of origin'

Jul 23

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SF tenants fearful as raccoon mom slowly claws through apartment wall, breaks into their bedroom

Jul 23

Latest Stories

Trump Accounts for kids launch: Here's who qualifies for free money, how to sign up

While all qualifying kids can have an account, only those born in a certain period of time qualify for the federal government's free seed investment of $1,000.

Jul 20

2 grill-related recalls from Cuisinart to look out for before your next cookout

The Bay Area's beautiful summer days are perfect for meals made on the grill. But two recalls are warning consumers to look out for hidden dangers.

Jul 17

Family denied refund for Tahoe Airbnb blocked by blizzard: 'I told them the roads were closed'

"When I told them that the roads were closed and we couldn't get up there, they said, 'Would you like early check-in?' I was like, 'Uh-oh. That's not a good sign.'" A Bay Area family booked a Tahoe getaway but never made it there due to a blizzard making their Airbnb inaccessible. Yet, they still got stuck with the bill.

Jul 16

'I haven't driven in SF in 20 years!' SoCal woman plagued by toll violations sent to wrong plate

A Southern California driver says she was cited seven times after a contractor for the Bay Area Toll Authority misidentified her license plate. The woman was appalled when FasTrak customer service suggested she change her car's license plate to avoid being confused by cameras. "Well, that doesn't seem right. Why should I have to go do this?" she said.

Jul 9

The image shows Medocino couple Nona and Art Smith who found nearly $18k missing from their Wells Fargo checking account

Thieves drain nearly $18K from NorCal couple's bank account using fake checks, online bill payment

Thieves drained nearly $18K from a NorCal couple's bank account and upended their lives when their bank approved fake checks and at least 17 online transactions.

Jul 2