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Burning question: How to spot a bogus price? They always say, “If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.” But how do you know when it looks too good to be true? This week, I’m interested in your stories about how you spotted an airline, hotel or cruise offer that was an obvious error — a decimal point moved in the wrong direction, or a legendary “fat finger” fare. Please send me your story and don’t forget your full name, city and occupation.
In this issue. No refund for my canceled ticket. Plus, rude hotel managers, a consumer-friendly DOT and problems with star ratings.
New posts
• I can’t get a refund from Priceline or American Airlines — or anyone
• “The hotel manager hung up on us”
• Transportation Department steps up efforts in aviation consumer protection
• You call that a two-star hotel?
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Christopher Elliott is the author of Scammed: How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles, and Shady Deals. Critics have called it “eye-opening” and “inspiring” — it’ll “grab your attention and won’t let go.” Order your copy now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or iTunes.
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