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, conducts media exposes, produces consumer guides, and sends out consumer alerts so we have the tools to make smart, safe, informed choices.
The Latest on Consumer alerts
Avoiding scams, incorrect medical bills, privacy invasions and more
How to deal with gas stove air pollution when you’re a renter
Updates
Consumer complaints against U.S. airlines hit record in 2022
New airline complaint numbers show severity of December chaos
FCC approves first rules to attack robotexts
Featured Resources
Food for Thought Part 2: An analysis of food recalls for 2022
Fake tickets, real heartbreak: Tips for fans to spot scams
The Plane Truth Part 2
What if Frontier doesn’t give me a refund for my airline ticket?
Did You Know?
In times of emergency, our researchers have found price surges of up to 166% for critical supplies like face masks and bottled water.
What We're Doing
Our guide provides tips for avoiding price-gouging and a how-to for reporting bad actors.
The Latest
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2023 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.
Tips before you fly again
Here are some suggestions to consider before your next trip
New Year’s resolutions to make your wallet fatter and your information safer
Our consumer protection team offers some ways to keep your money and information safer in 2023.
Quick toy tips to keep your children safer
How to avoid buying counterfeit gifts
Knockoff or counterfeit products are a growing problem, particularly with imported items
Team
Murray
Teresa
Murray
Consumer Watchdog, PIRG
Mierzwinski
Ed
Mierzwinski
Senior Director, Federal Consumer Program, PIRG