Consumer Rescue - Fiascos and Fixes!
2024年9月30日 · Consumer Rescue protects, educates and defends consumers. Our advocacy team mediates problems between consumers and companies (free of charge).
Are automatic subscription renewals a scam? Here’s what …
2022年12月23日 · After that month, you’re charged automatically for monthly shipments until you cancel. Or you get a magazine subscription that renews automatically when it expires. Those are negative options. Your silence is taken as consent to be charged. Federal Trade Commission. Negative options have been around for a long time.
Verizon customers beware of phone scammers pretending to be …
2024年6月24日 · Verizon customers should report the scam to 1-800-922-0204. Verizon customers targeted for this scam should report the incident to Verizon at 1-800-922-0204. That number is available to Verizon customers from Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. eastern and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. eastern.
Surprise! A stranger just sent money to you through Zelle. Now …
2022年8月9日 · A random person sends an unexpected Zelle payment. One morning last February, Tran was surprised by an alert on his phone. A stranger named Anthony had just sent him a Zelle payment of $360. I was confused. I didn’t know this guy, but there was no way to stop the Zelle transfer, or I would have blocked it.
Ask our consumer advocacy team for help - Consumer Rescue
If you have a problem with a company and cannot resolve it on your own, you can ask our consumer advocacy team for help, and we’ll investigate. Our team’s mediation services are always free of charge. Dwayne and Michelle are seasoned consumer advocates who have resolved thousands of complaints since 2016. They are always here, ready to ...
Michelle Couch-Friedman -- Consumer reporter and ombudsman
2024年10月28日 · Michelle Couch-Friedman is the founder and CEO of Consumer Rescue. She's a dedicated investigative consumer reporter and caring advocate focusing heavily on travel-related issues and is the ombudsman columnist for The Points Guy. She also is a contributing author at Fodor's Travel. Her expert guidance has been cited in Consumer Reports, CNN, …
News and Alerts - Consumer Rescue
2024年10月16日 · The News and Alerts category at Consumer Rescue exposes scams consumers may encounter. Each article tells the gripping story of individuals who have fallen victim to a scam and also includes tips and practical guidance to help others avoid falling victim. Here, you’ll find stories about bewildered consumers who lost significant amounts of ...
About Consumer Rescue
Irene Rawlings is a senior editor for Consumer Rescue. She is an accomplished freelance journalist and writes for LM (Luxury Magazine), Saturday Evening Post, Art & Antiques, Hemispheres, AFAR online, National Geographic Traveler, WSJ, and O, the Oprah Magazine. Irene is the author of 4 books, including Sisters on the Fly about women, vintage ...
Travel Troubles - Consumer Rescue
2024年10月28日 · The Travel Troubles category at Consumer Rescue is a collection of real-life stories about travelers who’ve encountered unexpected issues during their adventures. Each tale is dramatic but is a cautionary example, offering valuable lessons and practical advice. The Travel Troubles section is meant to educate and empower travelers, helping ...
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2023年11月22日 · July 23, 2023 by Michelle Couch-Friedman. All types of Zelle scams are reported to the Consumer Rescue advocacy team every week. Blindsided victims reach out to us, minutes too late – after they’ve sent their cash to cunning thieves through the instant money transfer app. And although Zelle scams are a common theme with consumers who fill ...