Skip to content
Elliott Report

Elliott Report

  • Home
  • Features
    • Advocacy
    • Destinations
    • Problem Solved
    • On Travel
    • Safe Travels
    • The Travel Troubleshooter
    • Red List/Green List
    • Ultimate Consumer Guides
  • Company Contacts
  • Sites
    • Elliott Advocacy
    • Christopher Elliott’s books
    • Elliott Confidential
    • EA Facebook Group
  • Newsletters
    • Elliott Advocacy Today (Daily)
    • Elliott Confidential (Premium)
    • Elliott’s E-Mail (Weekly)
    • Media Leads (Weekly)
  • About
  • Contact Us
Get Help
Elliott Report

Elliott Report

  • Home
  • Features
    • Advocacy
    • Destinations
    • Problem Solved
    • On Travel
    • Safe Travels
    • The Travel Troubleshooter
    • Red List/Green List
    • Ultimate Consumer Guides
  • Company Contacts
  • Sites
    • Elliott Advocacy
    • Christopher Elliott’s books
    • Elliott Confidential
    • EA Facebook Group
  • Newsletters
    • Elliott Advocacy Today (Daily)
    • Elliott Confidential (Premium)
    • Elliott’s E-Mail (Weekly)
    • Media Leads (Weekly)
  • About
  • Contact Us

Problem Solved

Problem Solved is a weekly consumer column that fixes reader problems. From broken laptop computers to faulty kitchen appliances, nothing is off limits for this feature. Each story brings a fresh problem and solution in an engaging and succinct Q&A format.

John Hudson's Samsung electric stove doesn't work. And Samsung can't diagnose the problem. Does he deserve a refund?

I want a refund for my Samsung electric stove. Why can’t I get one?

January 4, 2025August 15, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

… Read more

Categories Problem Solved
Kay Talley returns a component of her Samsung 980 back to the company. The company receives it -- and then does nothing.

Samsung received her SSD, but it looks like it’s gone forever

January 21, 2024August 8, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

… Read more

Categories Problem Solved
Zelle, a peer-to-peer payment app, is under fire for enabling fraudulent transfers between customers and scammers. Here's how to avoid falling for a Zelle scam.

How to get your money back from a Zelle scam or accidental money transfer

October 31, 2024August 8, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

Zelle, a peer-to-peer payment app, is under fire for enabling fraudulent transfers between customers and scammers. Here’s how to avoid falling for a Zelle scam.

Categories Popular, Problem Solved, Ultimate Consumer Guides
Think you can't fall for a PayPal scam? I almost did, and I cover scams for a living. Here's what happened -- and how you can avoid it.

This PayPal invoice scam almost got me. Here’s how to spot it

January 27, 2025August 4, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

… Read more

Categories Advocacy, Popular, Problem Solved
When Theodore Schmiechen canceled his Delta flight, he received credits for future travel. But the credits don't work.

Delta’s e-credits don’t work. How do I fix them?

January 21, 2024August 1, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

When Theodore Schmiechen cancels his Delta flight, he receives credits for future travel. But the credits don’t work, and the airline is making it difficult to book a new flight. What should he do?  

Categories Problem Solved
When JetBlue cancels Amy Ohman's flight to Boston, it agrees to pay for her Uber ride to the airport. Then the airline cancels her flight again.

JetBlue owes me $71 for my Uber ride to the airport. Why won’t it pay?

January 21, 2024July 25, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

… Read more

Categories Problem Solved
Sheila Mackay is trying to get a refund from Expedia after canceling a hotel reservation. But so far, she's only received half her money.

I want a refund from Expedia but it just wants me to leave a bad review for the hotel

September 25, 2024July 18, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

… Read more

Categories Problem Solved
Sandra McLean can't access her Rolling Stones tickets online and misses the concert. Does she deserve a refund?

Ticket Liquidator liquidated her Rolling Stones tickets — can she get any satisfaction?

January 21, 2024July 11, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

… Read more

Categories Problem Solved
When Loc Nguyen ports three phones to AT&T, the wireless carrier offers him a fourth line for just $1 a month. But it never follows through and now he has to pay a total of $500. How can he fix that?

AT&T offered him an iPhone 11 for $36, but now he’s paying $500

January 21, 2024July 4, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

… Read more

Categories Problem Solved
Alamo wants Dominic Changco to pay $14,700 after one of its rentals gets water damage. But why did it take five years to get the paperwork?

Five years later, he got a $14,700 bill from Alamo. Does he have to pay?

January 21, 2024June 27, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

Alamo wants Dominic to pay $14,700 after one of its rentals gets water damage.

Categories Problem Solved
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page20 Page21 Page22 … Page59 Next →

What’s Your Problem?

If you have a consumer problem, please contact our team at Elliott Advocacy through this form. We’re always here to help. Our help is free.

Get Help

Our Newsletter

Check out Elliott Advocacy Today, our free, daily newsletter with links to your favorite commentary, tips and news about consumer advocacy. Did we mention it's free?

Sign Up

What's This Site?

The Elliott Report is a consumer news site supported by Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that offers free advice and advocacy for consumers.

Join Us

Follow Us

© 2026 Elliott Report | Privacy Policy
  • Home
  • Features
    • Advocacy
    • Problem Solved
    • On Travel
    • The Travel Troubleshooter
    • Ultimate Consumer Guides
  • Company Contacts
  • Sites
    • Elliott Advocacy
    • Elliott Confidential
    • EA Facebook Group
  • Newsletters
    • Elliott Advocacy Today (Daily)
    • Elliott Confidential (Premium)
    • Elliott’s E-Mail (Weekly)
    • Media Leads (Weekly)
  • Advocacy
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Get Help

Don't Miss a Story!

Elliott Confidential, our award-winning newsletter, keeps you posted on our random acts of consumer advocacy. Plus, we have insightful letters, insider tips, and more. 

Invalid email address
Thanks for subscribing!