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Hertz's pattern of customer abuse: 230 false arrests, Tesla gas charges, and now a $10k threat over unlimited miles contract

Mark Frauenfelder
Nov 26, 2024
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O.J. Simpson is a fitting spokesperson for Hertz

I'm not saying Hertz is a criminal organization; I'm just saying it behaves like one.

In 2022, Hertz falsely accused 230 customers of car theft. Some of the innocent customers were even arrested and jailed. It has a habit of overselling inventory and extorting stuck customers. And it charges Tesla renters f…

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