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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.

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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Is this enough compensation for my canceled room?

January 22, 2024February 1, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

With Superstorm Sandy the host told her she could cancel her reservation in light of the looming natural disaster.

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My T-Mobile phone doesn’t work — now what?

May 3, 2025January 31, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Robin Myer’s phone doesn’t work. Neither does her daughter’s. T-Mobile doesn’t seem to care. Can their phones be fixed?

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Look out! 4 things that get damaged at the airport

January 22, 2024January 30, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

TSA agents believe they are the last line of defense against terrorism, and that sometimes you have to break a few metaphorical eggs to keep America safe.

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Do I really have to pay for this chip on my hood?

January 22, 2024January 25, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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I rented a damaged car from Dollar — why should I have to pay?

January 31, 2024January 19, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

William Hicks rents a car from Dollar with a ding in it. Now it wants to charge him for the damage. But it can’t prove he did it. Should he pay, anyway?

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3 tips for handling upgrade guilt

January 22, 2024January 11, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Do you suffer from upgrade guilt when you fly in first class? You probably do — and if you don’t, you should.

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