Thrifty is billing me $2,212 for damaging my rental — but I didn’t do it!
When Natasha Bird rents a car from Thrifty, she notes damage to the front bumper. So why is she getting a bill for $2,212 for the same damage?
FRAUD
Ticket trouble: Did StubHub score an “own goal” on this purchase?
Eli Klein snags the perfect seats to watch his favorite hockey team, the Washington Capitals, take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. But his excitement turns to frustration when he discovers the seats do not exist.
A “small scratch” on my Enterprise rental — and now a $1,800 bill. Do I have to pay?
Eric Weiman rents a car from Enterprise in Germany. He is later accused of damaging the car. When he disputes the charges, Enterprise threatens legal action. Can he get them to drop the claim?
A SIM swapping nightmare leads to a $3,809 bill from Best Buy. Can Chase help?
What is SIM swapping and how do you prevent it? Here’s how to protect yourself from identity theft and reclaim your money.
How to protect yourself from travel fakes
Travel fakes like this are on the uptick in 2025. Criminals are using artificial intelligence to create fake websites, listings and social media profiles designed to separate you from your money.
She lost her Paris vacation rental on a technicality — should I take this case?
Scarlett Kelly paid for a vacation rental in Paris through Booking.com, but she never got to stay in it. Booking.com wants to keep her money on what appears to be a technicality.
I ordered bras, but they sent me a hideous shower curtain
Deirdre Stewart orders six bras online but receives only two — plus a “hideous” shower curtain. Will PayPal’s protection plan help her?
Chase said her identity had been stolen, but it was a Zelle callback scam
When Patricia Peticolas received an urgent call from Chase Bank warning her that someone had stolen her identity on Zelle, she wanted to do everything she could to help.
Charged $7,853 by Wells Fargo after visiting a bar in Istanbul– is this fraud?
Nicholas Butler gets charged $7,853 at a bar in Istanbul under shady circumstances. Will his bank step up and help him undo the charges?
