Consumers complain at record levels, credit bureaus don’t help
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is buried under an onslaught of consumer complaints, according to our search of its public consumer complaint database.
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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.
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Media release: Maryland PIRG holds ‘pollution-free cooking’ event
Induction cooking demo supplements presentation on federal home electrification incentives, research and gas stove health risks
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Recalled and counterfeit toys pose threat to children
On Thursday we released our annual Trouble in Toyland report at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital.
Software lockouts shouldn’t be the reason I can’t use my car
Tethering customers to the manufacturer violates consumer rights and drives the electronic waste crisis.
Team
Murray
Teresa
Murray
Consumer Watchdog, PIRG
Mierzwinski
Ed
Mierzwinski
Senior Director, Federal Consumer Program, PIRG