Christopher Elliott

Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers consumers to solve their problems and helps those who can't. He's the author of numerous books on consumer advocacy and writes three nationally syndicated columns. He also publishes the Elliott Report, a news site for consumers, and Elliott Confidential, a critically acclaimed newsletter about customer service. If you have a consumer problem you can't solve, contact him directly through his advocacy website. You can also follow him on X, Facebook, and LinkedIn, or sign up for his daily newsletter.

I recently received a phone call from a company called Diversified Consultants about a debt I owed Dish Network for my satellite TV service.

Why is Dish still trying to collect from me?

January 29, 2024January 29, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

I recently received a phone call from a company called Diversified Consultants about a debt I owed Dish Network for my satellite TV service.

Nicholas MacIlvaine's problem with his BMW 3 Series is common. Unfortunately, the resolution is even more common.

Do I really have to pay $623 for these “scratches” on my rental Beemer?

January 29, 2024January 27, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Nicholas MacIlvaine’s problem with his rental BMW 3 Series is common. Unfortunately, the resolution is even more common.

An epic blizzard bearing down on the East Coast of the United States today is forcing passengers to ask difficult questions about compassion.

Does this blizzard expose the travel industry’s cold heart?

January 29, 2024January 26, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

An epic blizzard bearing down on the East Coast of the United States today is forcing passengers to ask difficult questions about compassion.

A car rental should be the least dramatic part of your vacation. You pick up the vehicle, you drive it, you return it to the airport.

Don’t let your next rental car go flat

January 29, 2024January 25, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

A car rental should be the least dramatic part of your vacation. You pick up the vehicle, you drive it, you return it to the airport.

It's difficult to understate the rarity of Shannon Lee's complaint. It's almost as unusual as the topic of this story: bus travel.

Hey travelers, is it better by bus?

January 29, 2024January 24, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

It’s difficult to understate the rarity of Shannon Lee’s complaint. It’s almost as unusual as the topic of this story: bus travel.

Mercedes Revilla reserves two seats on a British Airways flights, but she gets assigned different ones. Is she entitled to a refund?

Hey, these aren’t the seats I reserved!

January 29, 2024January 23, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Mercedes Revilla reserves two seats on a British Airways flights, but she gets assigned different ones. Is she entitled to a refund?

After Diane McMillian's iPhone 4 freezes, a Sprint employee convinces her to upgrade to a new phone and a more expensive plan.

iPhone freeze problem leads to big rate increase

August 2, 2024January 22, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

After Diane McMillian’s iPhone 4 freezes, a Sprint employee convinces her to upgrade to a new phone and a more expensive plan.

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, not only reversed her phantom purchases, but threw in a $200 gift certificate.

Should I be writing about the Lush customer who fell off the IT wagon?

January 29, 2024January 20, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, not only reversed her phantom purchases, but threw in a $200 gift certificate.

It's like a scene from the 80s classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Minus the Ferrari, maybe. And the Star Wars soundtrack.

He parked his car and they took it for a joyride

January 29, 2024January 19, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

It’s like a scene from the 80s classic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Minus the Ferrari, maybe. And the Star Wars soundtrack.

The lowly economy-class section is getting an upgrade in 2015. Or a downgrade, depending on your point of view.

Economy class gets an upgrade – or is it a downgrade?

January 29, 2024January 18, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

The lowly economy-class section is getting an upgrade in 2015. Or a downgrade, depending on your point of view.