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Air Ambulance Costs Soar, Leaving Families With Crushing Debt
If you or a loved one faces a medical emergency outside a major city, you may need an air ambulance. The trip could save your life — and leave you with a life-changing debt.
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How an Oil Change Led to $16,000 in Engine Damage – And Questions About How California Investigates Mechanics
After a San Francisco woman told NBC Bay Area about an oil change that led to $16,000 in damage to her car, we learned the auto shop was previously accused of fraud by state investigators — but allowed to keep its doors open.
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San Francisco Firm Offers Solution to Lock Hackers Out of Home Sales
Hackers target hundreds of real estate transactions every day, sometimes stealing six-figure sums from home buyers. New technology developed in San Francisco offers a “safe room” to keep funds safe. So, why hasn’t the real estate industry embraced tighter security to protect clients’ money? The NBC Bay Area Responds team investigates.
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Redwood City Man Gets Check for $500 Million. It Wasn't a Scam
A Redwood City man won a small settlement in a class action lawsuit, and ended up with a check for $500 million. It was an error, but class actions like this affect millions of Americans – and you may be eligible for a tiny slice of the pie, if you’re a “class member”.
