Christopher Elliott is a consumer advocate and the author of Scammed: How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles, and Shady Deals. He blogs every day at elliott.org.
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Winging It
When airlines merge, who wins? MORE
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2012’s Worst Scams
Last year people lost billions to identity theft and deceptive debt collection. MORE
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Cheap Plastic Tricks
Don’t judge a card by its color. MORE
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The Hidden Costs Of Flying
Checking luggage? Requesting a seat?... MORE
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Dollar Dumb
America’s financial illiteracy. MORE
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Inside the Hotel Hype Machine
A Consumer Advocate dissects the travel industry’s most exaggerated claims. MORE
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Your Credit Swiped
Can the feds protect your Visa card? MORE
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Why Superlatives Are a Bad Sell
AT&T ruling shows why companies should avoid hyping their products. MORE
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Take Flight
Why you should give air miles a wide berth. MORE
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Worst Travel Scams
The costliest rip-offs can come from legitimate businesses. Here's what to watch for. MORE
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The Bright Side of a Bad Travel Experience
Even the most disastrous travel experiences hold a silver lining for the adventurous traveler. MORE
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The Most Dangerous Airline Meals
The FDA is cracking down after finding unsanitary conditions at airline caterers.... MORE
