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New guide on storing important documents covered by Public News Service
R.J. Cross, Consumer Privacy Program Director for the Arizona PIRG Education Fund, spoke with Public News Service about our new consumer guide, “The best way to store important documents before disaster hits”. Since nearly 1 in 5 Americans have at some point had to evacuate their homes during a severe weather event, being prepared for such a disaster includes not only having prescriptions and pet supplies in an emergency “go bag” but also a plan for important paperwork.
Freezing your credit files online in 30 minutes
Since Congress approved allowing consumers to freeze their credit files at no charge in 2018, it’s become easier to perform this crucial finance-protecting task online (and you can still do it by phone in about 20 minutes total for all three national credit bureaus). Our new resource "Freezing your credit files online in 30 minutes: Step-by-step guide with screenshots" is a breeze for consumers who follow along with screenshots and pro tips.
AG Kris Mayes & Arizona PIRG Education Fund’s Executive Director meet during Consumer Protection Week
Although it is National Consumer Protection Week, to the Office of the Arizona Attorney General and the Arizona PIRG Education Fund every week and every day is about providing information to protect consumers. Check out our respective websites to find tips to avoid scams and to save money.
Consumer Protection Week in Arizona
As consumers, we have a lot of plates to keep spinning: Making sure our information is safe. Finding a better credit card. Sorting out our medical bills. Buying electronics that last. While data breaches, robocalls, and artificial intelligence pose risks, new technology and tools can help thwart threats. For National Consumer Protection Week, Teresa Murray, Arizona PIRG Education Fund’s Consumer Watchdog Director, is leading the charge to inform consumers about several of 2025’s most pressing issues.
SRP Board votes on rate increase
Throughout SRP’s Price Process, Arizona PIRG Education Fund met with SRP management to review data and advocate on behalf of residential customers. While we would have preferred a lower monthly service charge to better incentivize energy conservation and efficiency, we were pleased our advocacy, and that of others, resulted in increased benefits for low-income households, and commitments for a price plan comparison tool, comprehensive time-of-use education, and assurance that consumers won't pay the costs of data centers.
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