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SCAM

Airlines sue travel clubs for appropriating logos

January 28, 2024September 7, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

It starts with a postcard saying that you’ve won an airline ticket. To collect your prize, you have to attend a brief presentation.

Categories The Navigator

Can you fix American Airlines’ loyalty program?

January 27, 2024June 23, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Should I Take The Case?
A question only asked but never answered: In the travel industry, what's the difference between a "shoppable" and "bookable" rate?

What’s the difference between a “shoppable” and “bookable” rate?

January 26, 2024May 19, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Should I Take The Case?

Want to live debt free? 4 signs you might be getting ripped off

January 26, 2024January 8, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Problem Solved

3 secrets for dealing with the scammiest industry on Earth

January 23, 2024September 4, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

When it comes to email, which industry do you trust the most?

Categories Problem Solved

5 summer travel scams no one warned you about — but should have

January 23, 2024August 7, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Watch your wallet while you’re on vacation.

Categories Problem Solved

Something’s still “phishy” about vacation rentals

January 23, 2024May 26, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

If you think the words “vacation rental” and “phishing” are all but synonymous, you’re not alone. Just talk to Ann Schutte, who recently found a rental villa with a “million-dollar” view in Sedona, Ariz., through the rental Web site VRBO.com.

Categories Commentary

Time share sales: hard sell or scam?

June 20, 2024April 7, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Commentary

Hey, where’s that Bahamas cruise you promised me?

January 23, 2024March 19, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Should I Take The Case?

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?

Categories Problem Solved
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