Chris Chmura joined NBC Bay Area in April 2016 as Consumer Investigative Reporter. He leads our NBC Bay Area Responds team, which responds to consumer complaints and advocates on viewers' behalf.
His goal is to help consumers settle disputes -- no matter how large or small; simple or complicated. Chris says he aims to empower viewers with knowledge that will make them savvy consumers.
Chris joined NBC Bay Area from WTVT in Tampa, where he spent nearly 10 years as a consumer reporter. His stories offered viewers advice for saving money, avoiding scams, and traveling smart.
Prior to that assignment, Chris worked at WFLA in Tampa, and in Washington D.C. at The Associated Press and Conus TV News Service. He began his career at WCJB-TV in Gainesville, Florida as a fill-in weekend weather forecaster.
Over the years Chris has covered raging wildfires, chased countless hurricanes, and interviewed hundreds of people. He also reported expansively on the September 11 attacks, as he lived near the Pentagon in Washington D.C.
Chris has been honored with several regional Emmy Awards for his consumer reporting. He has also received awards from the Associated Press, The Society of Professional Journalists, and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.
He was born in Long Island, New York but a short time later his family relocated to Florida. He grew up near Tampa Bay – the 'other' Bay Area. He graduated from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications with a Bachelor of Science in telecommunications.
When he's not working, Chris is planning his next getaway — his life's ambition is to see as much of our planet as possible. Yes, he does carry his passport at all times, just in case!
Follow Chris on Instagram @chris_chmura, TikTok @chris_chmura, X @Chris_Chmura and Facebook.
The Latest
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NBC Bay Area wants to know how higher prices are impacting your family finances
How affordability is impacting your wallet in the U.S. NBC Bay Area’s Chris Chmura reports.
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Laws ban surprise medical bills. But you might still get one if you call 911
Your employer’s health ‘insurance’ might not actually be health insurance, and that matters.
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$12K Timeshare traps owner; Feds warn timeshares are ‘impossible' to sell
The Federal Trade Commission’s website says, “The truth is, the timeshare market is overcrowded, and it might be hard, if not impossible, to sell a timeshare.”
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Tell us how you are (or aren't) Affording America
NBC Bay Area wants to know how higher prices are impacting your family finances.
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A ‘real American Hero'
NBC Bay Area’s Chris Chmura and the investigative team help San Jose resident in bogus original G.I. Joe action figure sale on eBay.
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$10,000 World Cup final ticket buyers face frustration, ‘bait and switch'
Some soccer fans paid about $10,000 per seat for the World Cup final but then experienced ticket trouble that left them in limbo.
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Fan calls ‘bulls–‘ on StubHub ‘upgrade' that moved World Cup seat 23 rows back
Several viewers tell NBC Bay Area Responds they’re having to play serious offense just to keep their pricey seats for Wednesday’s United States-Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup match in Santa Clara.
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Some World Cup fans say they are frustrated by FIFA's ticketing and customer service
Several soccer fans who paid thousands of dollars for World Cup tickets say they are frustrated with FIFA’s ticketing process, prompting complaints to NBC Los Angeles and scrutiny from state attorneys general. Long Beach resident Joe Mello said he bought four tickets to the Belgium-Iran match at SoFi Stadium, paying $1,600. But only one ticket initially appeared in his FIFA...
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New insurance deal aims to solve ‘crisis,' offer double-digit discounts to you
Two companies say they are partnering to shake up homeowners’ insurance coast to coast.
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With ‘golden ticket,' wartime travel refunds should be easy. But are they?
NBC Bay Area responds to a frustrated traveler facing a big penalty.
