David Lazarus

David Lazarus is an American business and consumer columnist who works for KTLA

Writing David Lazarus has written pieces for Los Angeles Times about consumer affairs and business topics including YouTube, AT&T and BMW-customer service issues.

Before joining the LA Times staff in 2007, Lazarus worked as a columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle and a nightly talk radio host for San Francisco's KGO Radio. Lazarus also worked for The San Francisco Examiner,The Bangkok Post, and The Japan Times. in 1999, David Lazarus has been one of the most prolific, and influential, writers at the paper." He is known for sticking up and helping ordinary people deal with problems "such as fighting telemarketers".

Lazarus is the author of two books on Japan, where he lived for several years, and has had articles published in many magazines.

Radio interviews Lazarus has often been interviewed about data breach issues (see Anthem medical data breach) and privacy matters on talk radio shows such as the Norman Goldman Show. He is also regularly seen on KTLA “Consumer Confidential” segments.

Personal Lazarus lives in Southern California with his wife and son. Lazarus is a member of the Democratic Party. He is Jewish.