Flight delays and cancellations: What to know before 2023 holiday travel
Airlines have made some improvements, but overall delay, cancellation and bumped passenger rates remain high. Here’s what you can do to prepare.
Consumer alerts
Get the information, tools and resources it takes to protect yourself in today’s ever-changing marketplace.
These days we all need to be smart consumers. We need access to the information and resources it takes to avoid the latest scams, stop identity thieves, spot rip offs and keep unsafe food and toxic products out of our shopping carts. PIRG’s consumer watchdog team does the research, publicizes issues through the media, produces consumer guides, and sends out consumer alerts so we all have the tools to make smart, safe, informed choices.
The Latest on Consumer alerts
Stopping rent-a-bank lenders from evading Colorado’s consumer protection laws
New CO data shows using gas stoves produces similar levels of benzene in homes as second-hand smoke
Updates
Nearly 400,000 Honda lawnmowers and pressure washers recalled
83,000 Boon Flair high chairs recalled because seats can detach
After Hurricane Idalia: Watch out for repair scams, price gouging, unsafe generator use
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In times of emergency, our researchers have found price surges of up to 166% for critical supplies like bottled water.
What We're Doing
Our guide provides tips for avoiding price-gouging and a how-to for reporting bad actors.
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When to expect compensation from Bank of America for its illegal fees and fake accounts
Cooking with gas is like having a smoker in your kitchen
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NPR: A record number of Americans may fly this summer. Here’s everything you need to know
NPR interviewed PIRG’s Chief Operating Officer for Program Andre Delattre about the troubles of modern air travel.
Nuggets fans – watch out for ticket scams
I've waited my whole life for these finals, making me, and many others, prime targets to get ripped off. Here's some tips to avoid scams.
Counterfeit tickets are a growing problem for music and sports fans
Team
Murray
Teresa
Murray
Consumer Watchdog, PIRG
Mierzwinski
Ed
Mierzwinski
Senior Director, Federal Consumer Program, PIRG
Melgar
Danielle
Melgar
Food & Agriculture, Advocate, PIRG