Tales from Consumer Advocacy Land
by Michelle Couch-Friedman

Real stories. Real rescues. Real advice.
True tales of travelers in trouble and consumers in crisis — told by the journalist who doesn’t just report the mess, but fixes it. Tales from Consumer Advocacy Land is the companion newsletter to Consumer Rescue

⚠️🤪I fell for a Facebook ad scam. How do I get my money back?

Apr 17, 2026

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4 min read

⚠️🤪I fell for a Facebook ad scam. How do I get my money back?

🥹 🌎All these travelers made big mistakes. Here's how to avoid ruining your vacation

Apr 5, 2026

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8 min read

🥹 🌎All these travelers made big mistakes. Here's how to avoid ruining your vacation

⚠️Hi friends — a quick note about Consumer Rescue

Mar 26, 2026

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7 min read

⚠️Hi friends — a quick note about Consumer Rescue

✈️🤯She went to Facebook for an airline refund — instead, scammers stole $5,100 from her

Mar 22, 2026

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8 min read

✈️🤯She went to Facebook for an airline refund — instead, scammers stole $5,100 from her