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Elliott Advocacy is a nonprofit organization that mediates cases between consumers and businesses. These are commentary articles that detail our efforts and provide educational information for consumers.

Nancy's been fighting with her credit card over a tax refund after a recent trip to Italy, and she wants me to help.

I couldn’t get a customs stamp — is a refund out of the question?

January 22, 2024October 1, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

What’s an immigration stamp worth? If you said $61.55, you must know Nancy Bestor. She’s been fighting with her credit card over a tax refund after a recent trip to Italy, and she wants me to help.

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TSA agents seem to have a thing for iPads. Apple's tablet computers are easy to swipe from airline passengers and can be sold quickly online.

What TSA’s iPad theft problem means for your next flight

January 22, 2024September 30, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

TSA agents seem to have a thing for iPads.

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He believed long-distance calls were free, but was charged almost $50. Wyndham customer service says it's up to the property to resolve.

What should I do about this $50 phone bill?

June 20, 2024September 28, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Tyson Howard has to pay a $50 phone bill at his hotel. But wait — aren’t long-distance calls “free”? Well, kinda.

Categories Commentary, The Travel Troubleshooter
I’ve thought United Airlines was a lost cause. The Continental Airlines merger couldn't have gone worse, from a customer service perspective.

Looks like United may not be a lost cause after all

January 22, 2024September 27, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

For the better part of the last year, I’ve thought United Airlines was a lost cause.

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Facing billing disputes with Verizon: Unfulfilled promises, excessive charges, and harassment from collections agency.

An early termination fee — and now, a collection agency

January 22, 2024September 26, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Verizon has sent a collection agency after Christopher Clauson after he cancels his phone service. Is there any way to get them off his back?

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When I hear someone complaining about special meals, it takes a lot for me to follow through and contact an airline on their behalf.

A legitimate complaint wrapped inside a frivolous one — should I let this case go?

January 22, 2024September 24, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

I don’t normally dismiss cases reflexively, but when I hear someone complaining about special meals, it takes a lot for me to follow through and contact an airline on their behalf.

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Facing a medical emergency, the person had to cancel a Costa Rica retreat booked through a New York yoga studio.

Charged an extra $400 for a vacation I can’t take

January 22, 2024September 21, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Ruth Hartmann has to cancel her yoga retreat to Costa Rica after she lands in the hospital. Why is her resort asking her to pay an extra $400 for a vacation she can’t take?

Categories Commentary, The Travel Troubleshooter
It's been a while since I mediated travel insurance claim, and at first glance, Dennis Puskaric's looked like a slam-dunk.

Sorry, your travel insurance doesn’t cover mother-in-law’s death

January 22, 2024September 20, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

It’s been a while since I mediated travel insurance claim, and at first glance, Dennis Puskaric’s looked like a slam-dunk

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You -- and specifically, your excellent comments -- have made this blog a helpful resource for consumers with real problems

A few very important comments about your comments

January 22, 2024September 19, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Thank you.

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Experiencing a foul odor issue with their purchase of a La-Z-Boy, the customer seeks help in obtaining a refund due to health concerns.

There’s a funny smell coming from my new La-Z-Boy sofa — can I get a refund?

January 22, 2024September 19, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Vicki Olszewski’s new La-Z-Boy sofa smells. She wants a refund, but the company is balking. Can this furniture purchase be saved?

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