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CONSUMER ADVOCACY

When Elie-Anne Chevrier rents a car from Hertz, she expects to pay $113. So why did the car rental company just charge her $840?

Hertz billed her for eight extra days on her car. Where’s the refund?

November 11, 2024February 24, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
John Baldwin's Samsung tablet won't hold a charge. He wants to file a warranty claim. Samsung says the device is out of warranty. Is it?

My Samsung tablet won’t hold a charge. Is my warranty dead, too?

January 19, 2024February 23, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Problem Solved
Lyft surprises So Do with an $80 charge after a recent ride. The driver claims she damaged the car. But she says it wasn't her. How does she prove her innocence?

Lyft charged me $80 for damage to a car. But it wasn’t me!

March 6, 2024February 22, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Lyft surprises So Do with an $80 charge after a recent ride. The driver claims she damaged the car. But she says it wasn’t her. How does she prove her innocence?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Todd Brown's mattress order arrives in pieces from Amerisleep. After waiting months, he just wants a refund. Is that allowed?

His bed arrived in pieces. Can he get a refund from Amerisleep? 

January 19, 2024February 21, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Todd Brown’s mattress order arrives in pieces from Amerisleep. After waiting months, he just wants a refund. Is that allowed?

Categories Problem Solved
When Joshua Rome cancels his dishwasher order from Sears, he hopes for a full refund. But the company wants to issue a partial credit. Can it do that?

He canceled his dishwasher order, but Sears kept his money

January 19, 2024February 20, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

When Joshua Rome cancels his dishwasher order from Sears, he hopes for a full refund. But the company wants to issue a partial credit. Can it do that?

Categories Problem Solved
Before Tom Moran buys his 58" Samsung Smart TV, he asks a representative if the unit is compatible with the MLB app. Samsung says it is -- but it isn't. Does he deserve a refund?

Samsung’s TV doesn’t work with the MLB app. Can I get a refund?

January 19, 2024February 19, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Before Tom Moran buys his 58″ Samsung Smart TV, he asks a representative if the unit is compatible with the MLB app. Samsung says it is — but it isn’t. Does he deserve a refund?

Categories Problem Solved
After Ekaterina Quinones returns her merchandise to T.J. Maxx, it agrees to a full refund. Then it fails to repay the money. What's going on?

Why won’t T.J. Maxx refund my purchase on PayPal?

January 19, 2024February 18, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

After Ekaterina Quinones returns her merchandise to T.J. Maxx, it agrees to a full refund. Then it fails to repay the money. What’s going on?

Categories Problem Solved
I've been without a refrigerator for three months. Why won't GE help me?

I’ve been without a refrigerator for three months. Why won’t GE help me?

December 30, 2024February 14, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Problem Solved
Louise Panicali's husband receives a $1,000 Marriott gift card for doing a good deed. But the card doesn't work. Will Marriott do a good deed by fixing the problem?

Help, my $1,000 Marriott gift card is invalid!

January 19, 2024February 14, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Learn how to resolve any consumer dispute using the Elliott Method. Discover the three core principles and practical application of the Elliott Method to successfully resolve your consumer complaint.

How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method

January 19, 2024February 9, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Learn how to resolve any consumer dispute using the Elliott Method. Discover the three core principles and practical application of the Elliott Method to successfully resolve your consumer complaint.

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