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Elliott Advocacy is a nonprofit organization that mediates cases between consumers and businesses. These are commentary articles that detail our efforts and provide educational information for consumers.

Something’s still “phishy” about vacation rentals

January 23, 2024May 26, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

If you think the words “vacation rental” and “phishing” are all but synonymous, you’re not alone. Just talk to Ann Schutte, who recently found a rental villa with a “million-dollar” view in Sedona, Ariz., through the rental Web site VRBO.com.

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Should the U.S. government approve the American Airlines – US Airways merger?

January 23, 2024May 20, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

What if you could make the call on the proposed merger between American and US Airways?

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Time share sales: hard sell or scam?

June 20, 2024April 7, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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“I was so touched I almost cried”

January 23, 2024April 1, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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Changing the rules of engagement (for the better, let’s hope)

January 23, 2024April 1, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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Whatever happened to mercy?

January 23, 2024April 1, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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To the caring employees at Vons in Chatsworth, Calif. — thank you!

January 23, 2024March 25, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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Why loyalty programs are dead — and why that’s good news for almost everyone

January 23, 2024March 25, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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“There were angels all around me on that JetBlue flight”

January 23, 2024March 17, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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It’s great to have Bank of America in my corner — seriously

January 23, 2024March 11, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Bank of America gets more than its fair share of complaints. But Ann Rieke had a terrific experience with her B of A credit card.

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