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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.

I have a problem with DirecTV that I'm hoping you can help me with. The building I live in has been sold and all leases have been terminated.

Help! DirecTV is charging $235 for my move

January 23, 2024April 4, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

DirecTV wants to charge Heather Amaral $238 for moving her service, even though she didn’t want to move, and even though the moving fee wasn’t adequately disclosed. Does she have a case?

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We woke up to our fire alarms going off and a strong smell of burning plastic. We quickly ran outside and called the fire department.

My Frigidaire burst into flames — now what?

January 23, 2024March 28, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

When Lauren Fitzgerald’s dishwasher self-destructs, she turns to the manufacturer for help. But it won’t do anything. What the next step?

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My mother recently purchased an Element flatscreen TV at Wal-Mart, along with a two-year extended warranty.

Mom’s Element doesn’t work — can you help her?

January 23, 2024March 21, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Diana Kennison’s mother has a problem with her new flatscreen TV: it doesn’t work. But neither the manufacturer, nor Wal-Mart, can help her fix it.

Categories Problem Solved
An ATM dispute with Bank of America in Las Vegas, where multiple unsuccessful attempts to withdraw funds resulted in pending transactions.

Las Vegas ATM stole $990 — can you help recover it?

January 23, 2024March 14, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Tim Crawford tries to withdraw cash from an ATM in Las Vegas. He gets nothing, but his bank deducts $990 anyway. Is there a way to reverse it?

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The AAA member faced issues with membership renewal when AAA unsuccessfully attempted to charge their credit card.

Get me out of AAA renewal hell, please!

January 23, 2024March 7, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Ruth Marino just wants to renew her AAA membership. But her credit card company is not making it easy.

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During an international move with Allied Van Lines from the USA to Chile he was unexpectedly charged an additional $1,195 upon arrival.

Help, I’ve been scammed by my moving company

January 23, 2024February 28, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Melanie Freed had to pay extra to have her furniture delivered to Chile. Can she get a refund?

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Ordered three items from Sears.com, but one was canceled, and they haven't received a refund, despite contacting Sears and PayPal.

Where’s my Sears.com refund?

January 23, 2024February 21, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Elizabeth Smith’s Sears.com refund is missing in action. Can anyone find her money?

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I'm at a dead end and feel I have been tossed aside by the corporate giant that is Verizon in hopes that I will just become mute.

Help, I’ve reached a dead end with my Verizon iPhone

January 22, 2024February 14, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

No matter what Jim Howell tries, he can’t seem to get his Verizon iPhone to work. Should the wireless carrier let him out of his contract?

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Mary Jenison has been a loyal Sunday New York Times subscriber, but a mysterious delivery issue since 2012 remains unresolved.

Where’s my copy of The New York Times?

January 22, 2024January 24, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

For years, Mary Jenison could count on her copy of the Sunday New York Times. Until now.

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Ben tried to price-match merchandise at a Target store. He read the price match policy online, and was sure it was eligible. But was denied.

Is Target’s price-match guarantee an empty promise?

January 22, 2024January 17, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Ben Blout thinks Target will price-match his holiday merchandise. Target has other ideas. Who is right?

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