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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
Meat companies have been misleading health-conscious consumers
Why are potentially dangerous additives in America’s food?
Updates
Nearly 400,000 Honda lawnmowers and pressure washers recalled
83,000 Boon Flair high chairs recalled because seats can detach
After Hurricane Idalia: watch out for repair scams, price gouging
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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
Verizon is charging extra to limit spam calls and texts
Scam calls and texts have surged, yet Verizon continues to charge customers extra for essential protections.
How the CFPB protects veterans, the elderly and everyone
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau helps keep billions in the pockets of American consumers. Now it's being debated in Washington.
Is your phone company protecting you from scams?
Most phone companies aren’t doing everything they could to protect consumers from scams and robocalls.
FDA finally bans Red No. 3 food dye, linked to cancer
Authorization to use in candy, desserts and other snacks is revoked after petition filed by PIRG and others
Team
Murray
Teresa
Murray
Consumer Watchdog, PIRG
Mierzwinski
Ed
Mierzwinski
Senior Director, Federal Consumer Program, PIRG