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, 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
How to deal with gas stove air pollution when you’re a renter
New Year’s resolutions to make your wallet fatter and your information safer
Updates
BGE customers tell PSC: No multi-year rate hike
Public outrcy swells at final public hearing on BGE rate hikes
Nearly 400,000 Honda lawnmowers and pressure washers recalled
Featured Resources
How to apply for a credit card
How a checking account works, step by step
How to fill out a check from your bank account
What to teach teens and young adults about money, bank accounts, credit cards and more
Did You Know?
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.
The Latest
Type
Customers Speak Out Against BGE’s Proposed $602.4 Million Multi-Year Rate Hike
Groups turn out to last public hearing held by the Maryland Public Service Commission to oppose BGE multi-year rate hike.
83,000 Boon Flair high chairs recalled because seats can detach
34 incidents reported, 24 children have fallen out
After Hurricane Idalia: Watch out for repair scams, price gouging, unsafe generator use
Those not affected should be on guard for donation scams
Updated 2023 mid-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.
American Airlines fined $4.1 million, largest penalty ever for tarmac violations
Company allowed 43 flights to stay on the tarmac for three-plus hours between 2018 and 2021.
Team
Murray
Teresa
Murray
Consumer Watchdog, PIRG
Mierzwinski
Ed
Mierzwinski
Senior Director, Federal Consumer Program, PIRG