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
Getting more robocalls? Yeah, a lot of us are
Food recalls for dangerous Salmonella are on the rise
Counterfeit tickets are a growing problem for music and sports fans
Featured Resources
How to keep your food safe during that Memorial Day picnic
Food for Thought Part 2: An analysis of food recalls for 2022
Fake tickets, real heartbreak: Tips for fans to spot scams
The Plane Truth Part 2
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
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2023 Hurricane Season resource guide: data, resources & interview opportunities
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30. This resource guide can help members of the media cover it more thoroughly and accurately.
With Memorial Day picnics and barbecues on deck, how to make sure your food is safe
New PIRG analysis of FDA, USDA data show recalls from Salmonella doubled in 2022
NEWS RELEASE: Fake tickets for Taylor Swift, Beyonce, lead to broken hearts, empty wallets
Con artists hope concert, sports fans will fall for sophisticated scams
Airlines are bumping more passengers from flights — should you volunteer?
New rules for canceled/delayed flights could help travelers sooner vs. later
Proposed new compensation rules could shame airlines into doing more for customers voluntarily, even before changes are required.
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