Protecting the public from unsafe recalled cars
New bill filed in Congress to outlaw sale of unsafe, recalled cars.
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.
New bill filed in Congress to outlaw sale of unsafe, recalled cars.
Our guide provides tips for avoiding price-gouging and a how-to for reporting bad actors.
Smart toys, water beads, counterfeits, and recalled toys analyzed in 38th annual ‘Trouble in Toyland’ report.
Airlines have made some improvements, but overall delay, cancellation and bumped passenger rates remain high. Here’s what you can do to prepare.
New FTC proposed rules to crack down on Junk Fees
Move expected to save consumers tens of billions of dollars each year
Mastercard sees how much you spend, where and on what days - and it sells that information to companies you’ve never heard of.
Consumer Watchdog, PIRG
Senior Director, Federal Consumer Program, PIRG
Food & Agriculture, Advocate, PIRG