First Republic Bank collapse is a reminder why we need reform
Congress should restore commonsense safeguards that would help prevent more bank failures.
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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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Should I hit “accept” on cookie pop-ups?
Software lockouts shouldn’t be the reason I can’t use my car
Updates
Electronic toys can collect kids’ data. Here’s what you need to know.
Coalition urges REI: Commit to PFAS phase-out deadline
Teva Pharmaceuticals to Settle in Opioid Crisis
Featured Resources
The Plane Truth
Why privacy matters – even if you’ve got nothing to hide
Trouble in Toyland 2022
Food for thought: Are your groceries safe?
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.
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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.
Conversations from the Capitol – 2022
With the legislative session wrapped, CoPIRG staff had the chance to talk to several legislators who sponsored CoPIRG-backed bills that resulted in big wins for consumers, our health, and our quality of life.
Top 11 actions the CFPB has taken for consumers under Director Rohit Chopra
As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) turns 11 years old, we are highlighting 11 ways it has returned to its mission since Rohit Chopra was confirmed as its new director by the Senate last fall.
18 tips to reduce robocalls and protect yourself from scams, plus robotext red flags
Illegal robocalls seem to be declining a smidgeon as more phone companies install federally mandated technology to block spoofed calls and detect other scam calls. Here are some tips to live by and share with vulnerable friends or relatives.
CFPB, OCC fine Bank of America $225 M for botching pandemic response to consumers
Today the CFPB and OCC fined Bank of America a combined $225 million for "Botched Disbursement of State Unemployment Benefits at Height of Pandemic." As the release notes, it's not the first time the big bank has been penalized for consumer law violations. We've noted the bank's previous violations, too.
Team
Murray
Teresa
Murray
Consumer Watchdog, PIRG
Mierzwinski
Ed
Mierzwinski
Senior Director, Federal Consumer Program, PIRG
Litt
Mike
Litt
Director, Consumer Campaign, PIRG
Melgar
Danielle
Melgar
Food & Agriculture, Advocate, PIRG