How to help your kid spot misinformation on social media
More than ever, social media is full of information that’s false, inaccurate, or just nonsense. Here’s how to help your kid navigate.
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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
New text scam claiming to be from EZpass
FDA finally bans Red No. 3 food dye, linked to cancer
Updates
Renewing your consumer protection skills
Airline baggage fees: Court blocks disclosure of prices up front, for now
Stanley cups: 2.6 million travel mugs recalled after dozens of burn injuries
What You Can Do
Add your name: It’s time to crack down when airlines leave passengers on the tarmac for hours on end
Featured Resources
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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
New report: Complaints against U.S. airlines soar to another record in 2024
Cancellations, delays edge up while mishandled baggage or wheelchair incidents decline
New report: Injuries from hazardous consumer products hit 8-year high in 2024
Unsafe products from tools to toys posed threats
Consumer Protection Week 2025: How to protect your finances, data and sanity
Expert tips on everything from shopping for credit cards to knowing your rights as an airline passenger
Airline passengers can travel with more rights this year – Consumer Protection Week 2025
Airports likely to be crowded as passenger volume predicted to increase by 7% over 2024
Consumer Protection Week 2025: Freeze your credit report from all three bureaus in a half-hour online — we walk you through it
A half-hour could save you hours and hours of aggravation and a lot of stress
Team
Murray
Teresa
Murray
Consumer Watchdog, PIRG
Mierzwinski
Ed
Mierzwinski
Senior Director, Federal Consumer Program, PIRG