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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.

Paypal closed Hunter Roquemore's account after he sold a computer on eBay. How can he unfreeze it? He needs help.

My PayPal account is frozen – can you unfreeze it?

December 6, 2024November 27, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Paypal closed Hunter Roquemore’s account after he sold a computer on eBay. How can he unfreeze it? He needs help.

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Elaine orders a mystery box from an online retailer. It's short by two items. Why won't the retailer replace the missing merchandise?

This “chunk of junk” isn’t what I thought it would be

January 29, 2024November 13, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Elaine orders a mystery box from an online retailer. It’s short by two items. Why won’t the retailer replace the missing merchandise?

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Cynthia Morgan's credit card claims she's made too many "late" payments and is reporting her to a collection agency.

Is my credit card payment really “late”?

January 29, 2024October 30, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Verizon promises Allen Myers $35 in monthly discounts on his bill, and he has it in writing. So why isn't it honoring its agreement?

Hey Verizon, what happened to those discounts you promised?

January 29, 2024October 23, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Verizon promises Allen Myers $35 in monthly discounts on his bill, and he has it in writing. So why isn’t it honoring its agreement?

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Veronica Wittmann buys a $100 gift certificate through a company called Cardcash. Then the money disappears. What happened?

Help, my Cardcash gift card is bogus!

January 29, 2024October 16, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Veronica Wittmann buys a $100 gift certificate through a company called Cardcash. Then the money disappears. What happened?

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The tint on Benjamin Schwartz's Honda is not quite up to standards, and he wants his dealership to fix it. But should it?

Should Honda replace the illegal tint on my used car?

January 29, 2024October 2, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

The tint on Benjamin Schwartz’s Honda is not quite up to standards, and he wants his dealership to fix it. But should it?

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Dolores Gillespie thinks she's going to pay $12 for a handbag. But Kohl's has other plans for her purchase. Who is right?

Hey Kohls, why can’t I have those body bags at the sale price?

January 29, 2024September 18, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Dolores Gillespie thinks she’s going to pay $12 for a handbag. But Kohl’s has other plans for her purchase. Who is right?

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Gavin Sullivan's parents are missing four months worth of emails, and they think Comcast is to blame. What should they do?

Four months of emails are MIA — what should we do?

June 20, 2024September 11, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Gavin Sullivan’s parents are missing four months worth of emails, and they think Comcast is to blame. What should they do?

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Lisa Veyka's Frigidaire air conditioner stops working just before a hot holiday weekend. Why won't anyone help her?

This Frigidaire doesn’t refrigerate – why won’t my warranty work?

January 10, 2026September 4, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Lisa Veyka’s Frigidaire air conditioner stops working just before a hot holiday weekend. Why won’t anyone help her?

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Lisa Littlewood is overbilled by Verizon Wireless and it won't adjust her invoice. Why not?Verizon Wireless' "global" plan overcharged me.

Help! Verizon Wireless’ “global” plan overcharged me

January 28, 2024August 28, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Lisa Littlewood is overbilled by Verizon Wireless and it won’t adjust her invoice. Why not?Verizon Wireless’ “global” plan overcharged me.

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