Avoiding scams, incorrect medical bills, privacy invasions and more
Protecting your information and finances is important every day. But we focus on the biggest threats during National Consumer Protection Week 2023.
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, conducts media exposes, produces consumer guides, and sends out consumer alerts so we have the tools to make smart, safe, informed choices.
The Latest on Consumer alerts
How to deal with gas stove air pollution when you’re a renter
Statement: FDA plans new limits on lead in baby food
Updates
FCC approves first rules to attack robotexts
FTC sues to stop operation accused of helping with tens of millions of robocalls
New hope to warn consumers about dangerous products
Featured Resources
Big credit bureaus, record complaints
Why privacy matters – even if you’ve got nothing to hide
The dangers of debit cards
Is this text, or call, or email, a scam?
Did You Know?
In times of emergency, our researchers have found price surges of up to 166% for critical supplies like face masks and bottled water.
What We're Doing
Our guide provides tips for avoiding price-gouging and a how-to for reporting bad actors.
The Latest
Type
NEW REPORT: ‘Big 3’ credit bureaus garner most consumer complaints in record-setting year
CFPB database shows Americans are angry at credit reporting system
Consumer Protection Week: 6 days of helpful advice
From scams to medical bills to airline refunds, PIRG is providing tips and tools to help Americans address common consumer issues.
NEW REPORT: Product recalls up 33% in 2022, but too many people get hurt or die long after a recall
12 infants died in inclined sleepers after two products were recalled
CPSC makes urgent appeal after a total of 115 deaths reported involving two products
Tips before you fly again
Here are some suggestions to consider before your next trip
Team
Murray
Teresa
Murray
Consumer Watchdog, U.S. PIRG Education Fund
Mierzwinski
Ed
Mierzwinski
Senior Director, Federal Consumer Program, U.S. PIRG Education Fund
Litt
Mike
Litt
Director, Consumer Campaign, U.S. PIRG Education Fund
Melgar
Danielle
Melgar
Food & Agriculture, Advocate, U.S. PIRG Education Fund