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'Dear John' pledges USPS ceasefire — if woman's missing ashes found
Dear John: Just read your column about the 10-year-late package delivery. Blame the post office, as usual. But this went to Toronto — you know, in Canada. Maybe you should...
Will canceling unused credit cards hurt my credit score?
Dear John: Many years ago, we were told that voluntary cancellation of credit cards would adversely affect one’s credit score. Do you believe that is still accurate advice? I have...
eBay charged me New York sales tax on things state doesn't collect tax on
Dear John: I would like your help and or advice. EBay began collecting sales tax for New York state last summer. Problem is, they charge sales tax for items not...
I ended up with a massive bill for a plastic surgeon I didn't want
Dear John: On May 28, 2018, I dropped a glass and it broke. When I went to pick up the pieces, I severely sliced my right hand and went to...
How can I choose which charities to donate to?
Dear John: I need some help. I’m a big donator, but I get confused with so many organizations that have good intentions for cures. For example, I want to donate...
Here's how you get what you want in a car dealership
Dear John: I have an issue with BMW: the car itself, the salespeople, the whole organization — at least in the States. I am trying to bring this issue to...
Don't mistake currency exchange rates for cash-advance credit card fees
Dear John: I am traveling to Europe and applied for and received a credit card from Capital One. I chose Capital One because its card uses a PIN number (which...
Lowe's won't return my calls after my door was damaged during delivery
Dear John: This has to do with delivery of a Whirlpool refrigerator from Lowe’s of Rosedale, New York. It was ordered on July 9, 2019, and delivered on Aug. 5....
Don't give out your Social Security number to online scammers
Dear John: Please tell your readers not to give Social Security information online! I recently received an email from “Walmart” offering a $1,000 gift card if I accepted one of...
Please help my daughter get her disability payments in full
Dear John: I am a single parent of three wonderful children with Down syndrome. My oldest son, Nicky, is my natural-born child. My daughter, Maria, and my youngest son, Nico,...
An investigation into USPS management is needed, says retired letter carrier
Dear John: I retired three years ago as a letter carrier. Postal management cares about one thing: how long it takes to do your route. This results in cut corners,...
Give me back my wedding money, Amazon!
Dear John: I opened an Amazon account recently and added $2,050 in credit so that I could order without constantly getting billed. This was a large majority of the money...
WWII veteran tried to cancel Capital One account — but bank said 'no'
Dear John: I’m 93 going on 94, and a combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War. I am alone. My wife is gone and my children are all...
Man received USPS package five years after ordering item
Dear John: I read your blurb regarding the US Postal Service black hole, and it made me chuckle. About 10 years ago, I sold an item on eBay and it...
American Express canceled my cards — and won't give my points back
Dear John: I have been fighting the 900 lb gorilla known as American Express for the past two years. And I could use some help. For many years, I had...
Capital One billed me for trip I never took after my wife died
Dear John: Capital One credit card company is trying to bill me for a trip I never took. Sometime in January or February 2018, I booked a round trip on...
Recipients of Lively hearing aid giveaway give glowing reviews
Readers: Several months ago, a hearing aid company called Lively bragged to me that its product was excellent and cheaper than other aids. So I said “prove it” by giving...
LinkedIn has discriminated against me because of my political beliefs
Dear John: I’ve been a victim of massive political bias from LinkedIn. It has discriminated against me and shut me down, to the point of harassment and bullying, and completely...
I got banned from a casino for using a friend's rewards card
Dear John: I have been a faithful reader of The New York Post for several years. I hope that you can help me with a problem that I have where...
Amazon blocked our account after returning items from our wedding registry
Dear John: I am reaching out to you as I have read your answer to the individual who has some issues with Amazon shutting down their account unjustly and you...