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SCAM

Joyce Zaritsky's case is almost certainly impossible to solve. But you know me - I'm a sucker for writing about loyalty programs.

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?
If you're a regular reader of my consumer advocacy columns, you probably already know that the word "free" should trip all kinds of alarms.

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
When it comes to email, which industry do you trust the most? 3 secrets for dealing with the scammiest industry on Earth

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
Watch your wallet while you're on vacation. You've heard that advice before. The summer travel season and scams are in full swing.

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
Talk to Ann Schutte, who recently found a vacation rental villa with a “million-dollar” view in Sedona through the rental Web site VRBO.com.

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
Nothing could have prepared them for the sophisticated and aggressive sales pitch for a Wyndham time-share that they recently endured.

Time share sales: hard sell or scam?

June 20, 2024April 7, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Commentary
This story involves presentations with aggressive salesmen, lofty promises made and allegedly not kept, and finger pointing.

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?
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?

Categories Problem Solved
For just $1,749, Judy and her fiancé could fly to Florida and enjoy a three-day Caribbean “cruise and stay” package, it's a scam.

Is this a scam? A vacation package never received

January 22, 2024February 12, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

The offer looked like an incredible bargain. For just $1,749, Judy Citko and her fiancé could fly from California to Florida and enjoy a three-day Caribbean “cruise and stay” package.

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